The Department of Sustainability will create policies and programs to create a healthy, low-carbon, climate resilient and environmentally just city. The Department promotes the following citywide goals:
1) A carbon neutral city by 2050, with the following interim targets.
2) Access to housing with affordable, efficient and clean energy, while eliminating fossil fuel use in all buildings.
3) Healthy air and community spaces free from pollution, with a focus on port-area neighborhoods and other communities exposed to the highest rates of pollution.
4) A sustainable, zero-waste economy, with a focus on support for local businesses.
5) Access to clean and efficient public transportation and infrastructure that support walking and bicycling, and otherwise reducing carbon and co-pollutants.
6) Preparing the city for the impacts of climate change.
Putting us on the path to becoming an equitable, low-carbon, climate resilient city.
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Take the pledge to maintain your lawn and garden without pesticides or chemicals.
Requires large buildings to measure and report their energy use.
RepowerPVD is Mayor Elorza’s voluntary energy challenge for large buildings.
Protecting our environment through prohibiting single-use plastic checkout bags.
Sustainability Commission
