Sustainability at PNNL
We believe that our "triple-bottom-line" approach to measuring our sustainability performance—including the environmental, social, and economic pillars—makes us better stewards of the Laboratory and helps us think holistically about the impact of our work, while focusing on what is most important to our organization and stakeholders. PNNL is the first of the 10 national laboratories to take this approach.
PNNL's sustainability program achieves strength through its multifaceted "triple-bottom-line" approach. Much like a honeycomb structure, the foundation consists of interlocking pieces that—through the strength gained by mutual support and integration—create a program that is greater than the sum of its parts. Enlarge Image
Interdisciplinary teams coordinate to make sustainability integral to both our research and our operations. As you will see in this report, we "walk the talk" by applying our own scientific discoveries and innovations, as well as sustainability best practices, to our own research and operations.
This report follows the guidelines of GRI—the world's leading sustainability reporting standard (see sidebar). We believe in transparency around our annual performance; therefore, we produce this report to celebrate where we are doing well, while focusing on opportunities for improvement. This challenges us to accomplish more and drives priority-setting. It also makes PNNL a great place to work.
