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COMMUNITY CLIMATE ACTION
Protecting our resources for future generations.
Community Climate Action
The County is preparing for climate risks and creating impactful greenhouse gas emissions reductions in unincorporated San Mateo County. The Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP) is a strategic roadmap that outlines priority actions to achieve a 45% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions over 1990 levels by 2030 and carbon neutrality within unincorporated San Mateo County by 2040. The plan was finalized in October 2022 when it was adopted by the Board of Supervisors.
By reaching goals outlined in the plan, the County of San Mateo will demonstrate leadership in climate action and support the rate of action needed to mitigate the harmful impacts of climate change that the county is already experiencing. The challenge ahead is not just about the fuel that powers our homes and cars, it is about the quality of our communities and our built and natural environments.
Community Climate Action
Explore the key strategies and actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The goals in the CCAP are to achieve a 45% reduction below 1990 levels by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2040. Carbon neutrality is defined by the point at which the removal of carbon pollution from the atmosphere meets or exceeds emissions (i.e. San Mateo County is removing more carbon from the air than we are emitting.)
The dashboard below shows our progress in reducing overall greenhouse gas emissions in unincorporated County. Click the different icons to view progress in each sector.
The environmental documentation (PDF) provides evidence for a negative declaration for the San Mateo County Community Climate Action Plan and General Plan Climate Element.
