Scorecard

In 2019, the City committed to four main goals. Each initiative tracked in this scorecard will help the City achieve those goals.

goal one

Achieve a carbon neutral city by 2030

goal two

Ensure that benefits are shared among all local communities to reduce historical inequities

goal three

Reduce emissions from city vehicles by 50% from the 2001 levels by 2025

goal four

Power city government with 100% renewable electricity by 2025

overarching goals of the ignd:
  • Achieve a carbon neutral city by 2030
  • Meet the electricity needs of city government operations with 100% renewable electricity by 2025
  • Reduce emissions from city vehicles by 50% from the 2001 levels by 2025
  • Ensure that the benefits of the IGND are shared among all of our local communities to reduce historical social and economic inequities

Community

Justice 50

Justice50 adapts the federal Justice40 program to ensure that all people will share the benefits of the IGND.

Stalled

Democratic Engagement

Democratic engagement is the practice of engaged citizenship through democratic mechanisms and principles.

Stalled

Workforce Development

The IGND will address job needs created by the transition to new energy sources.

Stalled

Regional and International Cooperation

Local and international collaboration will help develop and amplify the IGND.

Ongoing

Decarbonization

Grid Decarbonization

Grid decarbonization is the process of reducing or eliminating the carbon emitted by the grid.

Stalled

Climate Action Planning

Climate Action Planning provides a science-based strategy to reduce emissions and address climate change.

Stalled

Built Environment

The IGND will reduce emissions from buildings and infrastructure by encouraging retrofitting and electrification.

In Progress

Transportation

The IGND will reduce emissions from transportation, which is the largest contributor of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S.

In Progress

Waste Management and Food Systems

The IGND aims to reduce emissions at both ends of the waste stream.

Stalled

Carbon-Neutral Hydrogen

The City is exploring biochar and green hydrogen as part of its decarbonization strategy.

In Progress

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