City of Pittsburgh Sets 2030 Goals

The city of Pittsburgh set several goals to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030.

May 30, 2022

Published by SED

GHG Emissions, Sourcing Renewables

The city of Pittsburgh set several goals to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030.

The Pittsburgh Climate Action Plan 3.0 takes a renewed approach to climate change mitigation by presenting action plans and strategies regarding six key areas: Energy Generation & Distribution, Buildings & End Use Efficiency, Transportation & Land Use, Waste & Resource Recovery, Food & Agriculture, and Urban Ecosystems.

The plan lays out pathways, strategies, and a framework for achieving Pittsburgh’s GHG reduction goals by the year 2050:

20% GHG Reduction by 2023
50% GHG Reduction by 2030
80% GHG Reduction by 2050

The other 2030 goals for the city include using 100% renewable electricity, 50% energy use reduction, 100% fossil fuel-free fleet, 50% water use reduction, divestment from fossil fuels, 50% transportation emission reduction, and 100% diversion from landfills.

These goals allow for innovation and collaboration with a variety of stakeholders, according to the city’s report.

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