Phoenix 2024 Climate Action Plan Progress Report

A 2024 Climate Action Plan Progress Report will be available soon detailing actions and progress since the 2021 Climate Action Plan was approved by City Council. This report will provide an interim update of near-term actions and mid-and long-term actions. A full update to the Climate Action Plan including emissions modeling, and additional community engagement is expected after completion of the 2022 greenhouse gas emissions inventory.

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2021 Phoenix Climate Ac​t​ion Plan

​City of ​Phoenix Climate Goals ​​

• A carbon-neutral city by 2050 operating on 100% clean energy​​
  
• All new buildings are “net positive" by 2050 in both energy use and materials
  
• Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission reduction targets:
  
• 15% by 2015 for City Operations achieved
  
• 30% by 2025 community-wide (Paris-compliant) on track
  
• 40% by 2025 (City Operations only) on track
• 100​% by 2050 community-wide by 2050
  
• Clean Air – meeting federal standards by 2050
  
• Zero waste through the circular economy
• A 100-year supply of clean and reliable water
  

• Create a vibrant healthy food system by 2050 with zero food deserts​​​​​
  

Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy

2050 Sustainability Goals​​

​​In 2016 Phoenix City Council adopted 2050 Environmental Sustainability goals that articulate the community's desired long term environmental outcomes that would fulfill the General Plan aspirations of a Sustainable Desert City.

Transportation: Make walking, cycling, and transit commonly used, enjoyed, and accessible for every Phoenix neighborhood, including our disabled community

Waste:​ Create zero waste through participation in the Circular Economy

Water Stewardship: Maintain a clean and reliable 100-year supply of water

Building & Land Use: Reduce community carbon pollution by 80%-90%​ with the longer term 2060 goals of becoming a carbon-neutral city 

Parks, Preserves, and Open Spaces: All residents live within a five-minute walk of a park or open space

Clean Air: Achieve a level of air quality that is healthy for humans and the natural environment​

Local Food Systems: Maintain a sustainable, healthy, equitable, thriving local food system​

Learn more and view the reports​

Transp​ortation 2050​​

​​On Aug. 25, 2015, Phoenix voter​s a​ppr​​oved Transportation 2050 and made a strong statement about the importance of expanding investment i​n Phoenix for bus service, light rail construction, and street improvements.

The previous transit plan, known as T2000, was a voter-approved tax that primarily funded transit service in Phoenix. Now broader and more comprehensive, the Transportation 2050 plan places additional emphasis on street needs including; street maintenance, new pavement, bike lanes, sidewalks and ADA accessibility which will all compliment the increase in transit services.

The Transportation 2050 plan was developed by a citizen-led committee of transportation experts and community advocates and addresses a wide array of concerns expressed by residents who drive, bike, walk and ride transit service. The 35-year citywide street and transit improvement plan, which becam​e effective Jan. 1, 2016, will triple the number of light rail miles in Phoenix by adding 42 miles of across the city, provide late-night bus and Dial-a-Ride service citywide, and will directly and indirectly benefit every street in Phoenix.​​

Learn more and view progress updates​

Tree + Shade Master Plan​

The Tree and Shade Master Plan​ is the product of the Tree and Shade Task Force, a multi-department committee led by the Parks and Recreation Department. The task force met for a year and a half to evaluate the causes of Phoenix's declining urban forest. The task force also looked at regulatory hurdles that prevent the construction of shade structures over public sidewalks. The Master Plan was adopted by the City Council on January 5, 2010.​​

The Tree and Shade Master Plan strives to create a healthier, more livable and prosperous Phoenix through the strategic investment in care and maintenance of the urban forest and engineered shade. Trees and shade structures are critical components of the infrastructure and over the long-term can save the City millions of dollars. The Master Plan provides a detailed roadmap to achieve an average 25% shade canopy coverage for the entire city.​​

Learn more about Trees in Phoenix​​​​