
greenhouse gas inventories
Since 2021, Atlanta has decreased its emissions by 26% (from the 2009 baseline). The energy sector is the largest emitter at 67.75% and the transportation sector following at 30.92%. From the Climate Action Plan progress, the immense focus area gaps are in municipal renewable energy, transportation, water consumption, and waste diversion. As we develop a new plan there will be a hyper focus on building a more equitable, healthy, and livable Atlanta that will incorporate population growth and science based targets.
ATL Sustainability Guiding Goals
Fresh Food Access
100% of Atlanta residents living within 1/2 mile of fresh & affordable food by 2030.
Clean Energy
100% Clean Energy for 100% of Atlantans by 2035.
Decarbonization
Reduce GHG emissions by 20% by 2020 and 40% by 2030 (2009 baseline).