Sustainable Columbus

Green Fleet Action Plan

City of Columbus electric vehicle being charged.

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Renewable Energy

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Sustainable Columbus works to reduce climate change impact in our community to protect the environment and improve the quality of life for all – for today’s residents and for future generations. We shape policy and create actionable programming to improve our city’s environment, and we give residents the tools to incorporate sustainability into their everyday lives.

 

Columbus Climate Action Plan

Our community is upping its ambition, and is committed to bold goals of 45% emissions reduction by 2030 to ensure Columbus is doing its fair share to combat global climate change. The 2050 goal is carbon neutral. This is part of the city's community roadmap to equity, health, and prosperity for all Columbus families. The plan leads with ambition, guided by science and centered in equity.
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Columbus GreenSpot

GreenSpot inspires, educates, and recognizes households, businesses, and community groups that adopt green practices. GreenSpot is a membership-based program that provides a framework to think about sustainability and a way to log your successes. It is free to join and there is no fee or cost. If you live in Franklin County or surrounding counties you are eligible. Click here to learn more!


Progress Reports

Each year the City releases a report summarizing environmental efforts taking place in the City of Columbus.
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New & Next: Building Performance Standard Policy

Most pollution in Columbus comes from buildings and their energy use. That is why the City has a strong focus on energy efficiency. In 2020, the City became the first in Ohio to create an Energy Benchmarking program requiring large buildings to track and share their energy usage. Now the City is looking at next steps to continue supporting building owners in maintaining healthy, energy efficient buildings with the creation of a Building Performance Standard policy