The U.S. Department of State won the 2024 Presidential Federal Sustainability Award for Advancing Carbon-Free Electricity in recognition of the United States Embassy and Consulates in Japan being the first multi-post diplomatic mission to obtain 100 percent carbon pollution-free electricity (CFE) for its operations throughout the country. The winning team consists of innovative employees from Mission Japan and the Office of Management Strategy and Solutions' (M/SS) Greening Diplomacy Initiative (GDI). Mission Japan met the President's mandate for agencies to operate on 100 percent CFE by 2030 seven years early and is eliminating approximately 5,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year which is equivalent to the emissions of more than 900 households in Japan. U.S. Embassy Tokyo and U.S. Consulates Naha, Osaka, Sapporo, Fukuoka, and Nagoya collaborated with utility providers in their districts to facilitate this achievement.
Ambassador Rahm Emanuel and the project team are taking action to lead by example on the climate crisis. This effort not only supports a strong partnership with Japan, but also paves the way for other Missions to follow.
