City of Edmonds developed its first Climate Action Plan in 2010 to guide efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainability. The updated 2023 Climate Action Plan builds on prior work, focusing on key strategies to address climate change and achieve climate neutrality by 2050. This goal aligns with the targets established in the Paris Climate Accords to limit global temperature rise.
- Provides a roadmap with indicator metrics to track progress
- Includes a summary of the greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory
- Focuses on emissions across sectors: Buildings & Energy, Transportation & Land Use, Environment, and Consumption
- Offers high-level guidance on effective steps to reduce GHG emissions
- Establishes targets with strategies and action steps for each goal