Eugene, Oregon enjoys a long history of innovation, vision and commitment to sustainability. We take a comprehensive approach that places equal importance on advancing social equity, economic prosperity and environmental health.
The Climate Recovery Ordinance includes four ambitious goals - two community goals and two City operations goals.
Community Goals
Reduce community fossil fuel use by 50% of 2010 levels by 2030
Reduce total community greenhouse gas emissions to an amount that is no more than the city of Eugene’s average share of a global atmospheric greenhouse gas level of 350 ppm by 2100, which was estimated in 2016 to require an annual average emission reduction level of 7.6%
City Operation Goals
All City of Eugene owned facilities and operations shall be carbon neutral by 2020, meaning no net release of greenhouse gas emissions
Reduce the City of Eugene’s use of fossil fuels by 50% compared to 2010 usage
Consumption and Recycling Video Featuring David Allaway from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
This video clearly explains why recycling is not enough and how we need to evaluate consumption.
Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM)
The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy is a global alliance of cities committed to tackling climate change in three focused areas: reducing greenhouse gas emissions, identifying and adapting to the risks associated with climate change, and increasing access to clean and affordable energy. The city of Eugene is proud to be a partner city within this alliance, and was recently recognized by GCoM for the city’s ambitious goals and targets towards climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Contact Us
Office of Sustainability
125 East 8th Ave.
2nd Floor
Eugene, OR 97401
Ph: 541-682-5649
