The Center for Climate and Environmental Research (CCER) is an independent and autonomous research & development center. The mission of CCER is to develop ideas and innovative solutions, in addition to strategies for multifaceted climate problems. Our strategy and policies highlight the unique contribution that our knowledge products can make to addressing climate change, as well as the challenges we confront in transitioning to sustainable development. It makes excellent sense to manage our people, our resources, our communities, and our environment sustainably.