Environment, Climate Action, Resiliency, Sustainability, Natural Resources, Green Economy

In 2030, San Antonio is a model for responsible and responsive resource management. Recognizing the significance of natural resources to our well-being, we ensure a sustainable and resilient future through climate action and adaptation.

How are we doing?

Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Flat/Getting Worse
Increase Renewables: In Development
Improve Air Quality: Flat/Getting Worse
Reduce Water Use: On Track
Reduce Energy Use: In Development
Reduce Residential Waste: Flat/Getting Worse
Increase Development with Low Environmental Impact: On Track
Increase Residential Recycling: Flat/Getting Worse
Increase Residential Composting: Progress
Improve Water Quality: On Track
Increase Employment in Green Industries: Progress

The Indicators

Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Flat/Getting Worse

Goal: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 41%

Increase Renewables

In Development

Goal: TBD

Improve Air Quality

Flat/Getting Worse

Goal: Decrease air quality index to 68 parts per billion

Reduce Water Use

On Track

Goal: Decrease total gallons per capita per day to 106

Reduce Energy Use

In Development

Goal: TBD

Reduce Residential Waste

Flat/Getting Worse

Goal: Reduce tons of landfill waste per household by 10%

Increase Development with Low Environmental Impact

On Track

Goal: Increase the number of projects that meet the UDC standards of LID incentives by 150%

Increase Residential Recycling

Flat/Getting Worse

Goal: Increase residential recycling capture rate to 75%

Increase Residential Composting

Progress

Goal: Increase residential organics capture rate to 50%

Improve Water Quality

On Track

Goal: Increase Water Quality Index to a C-grade

Increase Employment in Green Industries

Progress

Goal: Double the number employed in green industries

Explore the Systems Map of Nonprofit Partner Impact

This map shows the SA2020 Nonprofit Partners that are moving the needle on the Community Result. Hover over an organization’s logo to see a snapshot of their work, including the other Community Results they influence, then click on their name to learn more about their impact.