OUR MISSION

The Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition seeks to develop and implement equitable strategies to achieve zero emissions from the Midwestern building sector by 2050.

Two men smiling for a selfie in an indoor setting with gray wall panels and a ceiling with tiled panels.
People at a conference or workshop engaging in a discussion near posters with sticky notes on a wall.
Three people standing in conference room near screen displaying 'Getting to Zero Forum 2023', with city skyline and bridge in background.
Two women standing indoors, smiling at the camera. The woman on the right is holding a bright orange shirt with white text reading 'Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition' and a graphic of a plug and wind turbines. The woman on the left has glass
A man giving a presentation in a room with a projected slide of a nuclear power plant. The man is standing beside a table with a laptop and various equipment. Signs on a board behind him contain slogans about climate change and fossil fuels.
Group of women and men in blue and white clothing standing on the steps of a historic building with ornate architecture, using bright sunlight.
Poster with the title 'Equitable Building Decarbonization' in bold red letters. The background shows outlines of buildings and a tree. The text discusses removing fossil fuel use, prioritizing diverse communities, and promoting clean technologies and infrastructure. The bottom right corner features the logo of the Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition with an orange house and a plug icon.

OUR VALUES

Integrity is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in being truthful and transparent. Our work is grounded in educating others on the facts as we build relationships based on trust, accountability, and respect.

We value equity, diversity, inclusion, justice, and liberation of all people, recognizing the importance of health in creating a sustainable future. We are committed to creating an environment that promotes self-determination while welcoming new perspectives that challenge our assumptions.

Our commitment to decarbonization and education is essential to lifting up and empowering ourselves and our communities. Transformative thinking and a futuristic outlook that challenges conventional ideas and embraces innovation guides us. 

We are determined and committed to this work since we know it is crucial to the health and well-being of our communities and of our planet.

This values statement was created by our Education and Training subcommittee and approved by the Coalition in September 2023.