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This executive order directs the federal government to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 through transforming federal procurement and operations, including 100% carbon pollution-free electricity by 2030, 100% zero-emission vehicle acquisitions by 2035, and net-zero emissions buildings by 2045. It establishes new governance structures including a Federal Chief Sustainability Officer and requires agencies to set targets, develop sustainability plans, and incorporate environmental justice considerations.
This executive order directs federal agencies to assess and disclose climate-related financial risks across government programs, financial markets, and pensions. It mandates development of a government-wide climate risk strategy, requires financial regulators to evaluate systemic climate risks, and reinstates flood risk standards for federally funded projects.