06/16/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/16/2025 11:54
As the City pursuesbold climate action, Philadelphia sees a 31 percent dropin citywide carbon emissions
PHILADELPHIA - Today, the City's Office of Sustainability releasedan update on City government's key efforts and achievements in reducing Philadelphia's carbon footprint, advancing environmental justice, and enhancing climate resilience. As the City works to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, the 2025 Climate Action Updateshowcases significant projects and initiatives promoting equitable climate action since 2021, guided by strategies in the Climate Action Playbook.
The new report covers climate actions in buildings and industry, transportation, resilience, and more. 2025 Climate Action Updatehighlights include:
City and regional actions have helped contribute to a 31 percent reduction in citywide greenhouse gas emissions since 2006, as reported in the 2022 Greenhouse Gas Inventory.
"With collaboration and tremendous support from philanthropic, government, and community partners, the City has made meaningful strides to improve quality of life for residents, cut carbon pollution, and plan ahead for a more resilient future," said Liz Lankenau, Director, Office of Sustainability. "The 2025 Climate Action Update demonstrates the significant progress we've made toward our climate goals over the last few years, and toward achieving Mayor Cherelle L. Parker's vision of a safer, cleaner and greener city, with economic for all."
About the City's Office of Sustainability
The Office of Sustainability (OOS) works with partners around the city to improve public health, safety and quality of life in all Philadelphia neighborhoods, through advancing environmental justice, progressing Philadelphia's climate and energy goals, and preparing the city for a hotter and wetter future. For more information, please visit phila.gov/sustainability.