ADVANCING CLIMATE LITERACY
construction materials and the Army’s commitment to tactical innovation like vehicle electrification and autonomous resupply.
Other acquisition considerations include efforts to reduce fossil fuel consumption by integrating electric tactical vehicles, anticipatory logistics enabling predictive maintenance and supply chain efficiencies, and focusing on overall energy efficiency— including generators with microgrids, water reuse capability and LED lighting.
MAINTAINING SUPPLY
The Army Climate Strategy aims at establishing a road map for building resilient supply chains while also achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. (Photo by Cottonbro Studio, Pexels)
acquisition. Tese continued improve- ments will help fuel defense sustainability goals, enhancing environmental responsi- bility in the near and long term.
FACTOR THREE: INTEGRATE SUSTAINABILITY, EMBRACE INNOVATION Te Army is taking a proactive leadership role in addressing environmental concerns. Aligned with the Army’s broader goals for climate change risk analysis and the ambitious target of achieving net-zero
greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, the Army Climate Strategy charts a clear road map for establishing resilient supply chains and more.
Acquisition and logistics is the second line of effort within this strategy, posi- tioning the AAW as pivotal to achieving the Army’s sustainability goals. The intersection of cost-effectiveness and envi- ronmental impact is evident throughout this approach. For example, the implemen- tation of a Buy Clean policy for procuring
These courses collectively embody the Army’s ongoing commitment to a climate-informed workforce.
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CONCLUSION Tese and other best practices underscore the Army’s unwavering commitment to innovation and the adoption of new technologies designed to reduce envi- ronmental impacts. The AAW stands ready to contribute to a sustainable and environmentally responsible defense infra- structure. Together, we will champion sustainability, underscore our commit- ment to workforce literacy, and exemplify leadership through tangible action. In doing so, we meet the challenges of the present and actively shape a greener, more resilient future.
For more information on sustainabil-
ity best practices and resources across the federal government, go to https://
www.sustainability.gov.
ASHLEY M. KESTNER is the Acquisition Career Management Advocate
program
manager and a communications analyst for the U.S. Army Director of Acquisition Career Management (DACM) Office. She has more than 15 years of experience leading
strategic communication, media
relations, crisis communication, stakeholder management
and brand
initiatives. She holds a B.A. in journalism from Indiana University.
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