Pioneer Works Initiates 2023 Climate Action Plan
Pioneer Works is committed to helping to mitigate climate change by modifying our behaviors and working to reduce our carbon footprint. We have eliminated single-use plastics in partnership with Oceanic Global, and participate in the NYC Department of Sanitation Curbside Compost Program, which enabled us to divert 12 tons of organic waste from landfills in 2022.
In 2023 our garden became a certified National Wildlife Habitat, providing food and shelter for over 250 species of native and introduced plants, birds and insects that contribute to the biodiversity of Red Hook. This year we’re also piloting new science, arts and ecology programs for students that provide space for learning about the unique ecosystems in our neighborhood.
We are excited to continue making strides towards understanding and reducing our climate impacts, and encouraging our visitors and collaborators to do the same. We’re also thrilled to join Galleries Commit and the Gallery Climate Coalition, to contribute to the climate justice movement in NYC and beyond.
As part of this commitment, we crafted the following Climate Action Plan based on Pioneer Works's carbon footprint and operations in 2022.