Atherton updated its Climate Action Plan (CAP) in October of 2023, with the updated plan taking steps to achieve a 49% emissions reduction by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2045. While the Town is taking actions of its own, a critical element in lowering emissions is community action. Atherton residents can help move our community towards carbon neutrality by understanding what steps the CAP is taking and what role individuals can play in contributing to a safer, healthier, and more sustainable Atherton.
The Atherton Climate Solutions Dashboard is an interactive dashboard that allows residents to explore the Climate Action Plan and better understand what activities generate greenhouse gas emissions and what we can do together to mitigate them.
The Dashboard provides multiple interactive sections, each of which allows community members to learn more and get involved with the Climate Action Plan in different ways.
The Climate Action Plan page allows community members to explore the updated plan and its actions. You can click through the action plan table to see the specific goals the Town has to achieve carbon neutrality, the status of the action, and what planning pillars it supports. The page also includes a timeline of past actions Atherton has taken to fight climate change and an overview of awards representing our efforts to become a more sustainable town.
The Atherton Climate Action Plan revolves around five key focus areas that will drive the Town, its residents, schools, and non-profits toward a carbon-neutral future. Ready to jump into those focus areas? Check out the Home Dashboard Page, which connects residents to the data that drives our climate action decisions, Atherton-specific information on climate change and its impacts, and ways to get involved.
Each section of the Dashboard provides specific actions that residents can take to make everyday elements of your life more sustainable – like home electrification or proper waste disposal and composting.
Having a plan for action is important, and implementing that plan is even more so. The Implementation Page of the Dashboard highlights immediate steps that Atherton is taking to ensure that our Climate Action Plan makes progress every day. From electrifying the Atherton police car fleet to deepening partnerships with local energy programs, this page provides information on high-priority actions our Town is taking to move towards a carbon-neutral future.
We all have a part to play in building a sustainable community. For residents who want to see opportunities for action all in one place, look to the What You Can Do page, which highlights specific actions, rebates, and resources that residents can utilize to make a positive impact on our climate. From making small improvements to your home to switching to an electric vehicle, local resources are available to meet you wherever you are in your climate action journey.
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