Climate Action Plan
The 2021 San Francisco Climate Action Plan (the Plan) charts a pathway to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and works toward addressing racial and social equity, public health, economic recovery, resilience, and providing safe and affordable housing to all.
Get Involved
In 2022, the San Francisco Department of the Environment will launch an education and outreach series for residents and businesses on local climate news, the latest climate science, events, workshops, and more ways to get involved. Sign-up to receive updates from SF Environment to stay plugged-in.
TEDxCityofSanFrancisco
Watch the replay of the 2021 Climate Action Plan launch event. TEDxCityofSanFrancisco featured a curation of talks and performances to inspire community action in the fight against climate change.
Take Action
Climate change affects people around the world, and has serious consequences for those in the Bay Area. Protect the health of our communities, our environment, and our city with your actions — they matter!
Calculate your carbon footprint
There are several online tools to help you calculate your personal carbon emissions. Check out UC Berkeley's CoolClimate Calculator.
Waste reduction
Reduce your waste.
Reuse, recycle, compost.
Travel
Make most trips on public transit, carpool, bike, or foot.
Make your next car purchase an electric vehicle.
Your home
Choose renewable energy (CleanPowerSF).
Electrify your home and get off fossil fuels.
Protect our urban ecosystem
Protect our urban green spaces.
Grow the urban forest.
Garden with native plants; protect local pollinators.
0-80-100 Roots Framework
San Francisco Climate Action: 0-80-100-Roots is San Francisco’s climate action framework that will help us meet the challenge of climate change through innovative policies, programs, and partnerships.
- Zero Waste and Zero Toxics
- 80% Low Carbon Trips
- 100% Renewable Energy
- Roots
SF's Climate Action Plan provides a roadmap to reduce the harmful emissions that cause climate change while creating a more equitable, healthy and resilient city.
Related Content
San Francisco Climate Action Plan 2021
SF Climate Milestones
San Francisco 2013 Climate Action Strategy (PDF)
SF Climate Related Plans & Reports
Chapter 9 of the San Francisco Environment Code
Climate Emergency Resolution 2019
Additional Resources
A Vision for Sustainability and Climate Action (SFMTA)
San Francisco Transportation Climate Action Strategy (PDF, SFMTA)
