About the Environmental Sustainability Task Force

Worldwide, building operations contribute 28% of global annual emissions.  The Environmental Sustainability Task Force convened in early 2024 to investigate and implement opportunities to minimize the footprint of our nearly 21,000 square foot  building and to make Rodeph Shalom more sustainable so that we can help preserve our planet for future generations.

Our mission is two-fold:

• Reducing energy and water usage, using renewable sources for our on-going energy needs, and making our operations more sustainable, based on measurable annual goals.
• Educating and engaging the entire congregation and regular users of our building about climate change, waste reduction and what Rodeph Shalom is doing to become more sustainable, and how we as individuals, families and a community can take action

If you’d like to learn more or become involved, please contact Michelle Brancheau-Fogg.