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Diocese of the Great Lakes Reduction of Carbon Emissions Survey 2026

This survey, provided by the Creation Care Commission of the Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes, was adapted from the HopeforCreation.net Climate Action Plan and inspired by Adamah. The goal of this survey is that, through answering a few straightforward questions and receiving a copy of your submission, you and your parish will be better able to answer Question 13 of the Parochial Report. Your responses will also help the Creation Care Commission to develop a picture of creation care efforts across the diocese.
Your responses to the survey questions will be to be automatically sent to you and the Creation Care Commission.

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Education and Advocacy

Have you offered, or are you planning to offer, educational opportunities related to reducing carbon emissions? For example,

Already Complete
Ongoing
In 2026
Beyond 2026
Not planned or not applicable
Climate Change (possibly including resources from The Episcopal Church such as Love God, Love God's World)
Renewable Energy
Emissions from gas-powered devices
Food waste, food rescue, composting, and/or recycling
Climate-friendly, justice-centered investment options

If you have offered other educational opportunities or have plans to do so, please describe them and their timing below.

Energy Efficiency and Conservation

Have you implemented, or are you planning to implement, energy-saving improvements? For example,

Already Complete
Ongoing
In 2026
Beyond 2026
Not planned or not applicable
Conduct an energy audit of your building(s)
Replace older lights with LEDs
Install motion detector lights
Install programmable thermostats
Improve insulation and/or seal leaks around windows and doors

If you have implemented other energy-saving improvements or have plans to do so, please describe them and their timing below.

Clean Energy, Electrification, and Transportation

Have you progressed, or are you planning to transition, toward cleaner energy sources? For example,

Already Complete
Ongoing
In 2026
Beyond 2026
Not planned or not applicable
Take inventory of all fossil-fuel-powered devices (large or small)
Replace fossil-fuel-burning devices with electric/rechargeable equipment
Install bike racks and/or EV (electric vehicle) charging stations
Plan events with consideration of public transit schedules where applicable
Switch to clean energy sources, such as solar, wind, geothermal

If you have implemented other energy-saving improvements or have plans to do so, please describe them and their timing below.

Food and Waste

Have you taken, or are you planning to take, steps to reduce carbon emissions related to food and waste? For example,

Already Complete
Ongoing
In 2026
Beyond 2026
Not planned or not applicable
Reduce food waste, and increase food rescue, at parish events
Collect food scraps and coffee grounds for composting, including off-site
Offer options for plant-based (vegan) food at events?
Reduce, or eliminate, single-sue products, particularly plastic and paper
Set up a recycling program with designated bins

If you have taken other steps to reduce carbon emissions from food and waste or have plans to do so, please describe them and their timing below.

Land and Water Use

Have you taken, or are you planning to take, steps to reduce carbon emissions related to parish land use? For example,

Already Complete
Ongoing
In 2026
Beyond 2026
Not planned or not applicable
Plant Trees
Reduce lawn areas by setting aside more spaces for native plants
Delay the first mowing of the spring until pollinators have had a chance to feed (even on weeds) and reduce mowing frequency throughout the year
Leave more leaves in place during the Fall, rather than blowing or burning them
Use outdoor spaces to gather and play, experiencing belonging to God and creation

If you have taken other steps to reduce carbon emissions from parish land use or have plans to do so, please describe them and their timing below.