Boston's Climate Action Plan
We’re taking action now to ensure that Boston can be a thriving city for generations to come.
Boston’s 2030 Climate Action Plan is Boston's roadmap for how we will reduce our carbon emissions and protect our neighborhoods from climate change, while centering climate justice. Achieving our 2030 and 2050 emissions goals will provide benefits to every neighborhood in Boston: energy affordability, good paying jobs, safer streets, reduced pollution, and improved public health. This plan is a direct result of collaboration and feedback with community members and our deep partnerships with Boston’s businesses and institutions, all with a shared goal of helping Boston thrive for generations to come.
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What is a climate action plan?
The Climate Action Plan is Boston's roadmap for how we will reach our carbon emissions reduction and climate resilience goals.
With the plan, Boston will continue to develop as a vibrant and sustainable city for current and future generations. We plan to champion the actions needed to meet the global challenges of climate change while tracking local implementation.
Meeting Boston’s climate goals requires a plan that reduces carbon emissions in our built environment, helps our communities adapt to climate changes, and makes Boston a place for everyone to thrive. The Boston Climate Action Plan focuses on:
- Making our buildings healthier, more resilient, and fully decarbonized
- Making transportation more sustainable, accessible and equitable
- Powering Boston with clean, renewable energy
- Combatting the risks posed by extreme weather events
- Reducing waste and promoting sustainable consumption
- Protecting and expanding our green space
- Building a green workforce
- Prioritizing public health for a healthier, stronger city
READ THE PLAN
Boston's 2030 Climate Action Plan is available now. Additional documents can be found below.
DASHBOARD and REPORTING
The Climate Action Plan Implementation Dashboard shows how Boston is using climate action to build a cleaner, more resilient home for everyone. The Dashboard tracks key metrics that show progress on the strategies outlined in the Plan and tangible benefits of climate action, from expanding access to cooling and home retrofits to making clean energy more affordable and reliable. The Dashboard is updated on an annual basis.
Additional documents related to the Climate Action Plan include:
- The 2026-2027 Implementation Roadmap, which outlines the major milestones the City and its partners are working towards in the near-term. A new Implementation Roadmap will be released each year.
- An Executive Summary in digital PDF and website format for quick reading. The website version is translatable to dozens of languages.
Beginning in 2027, the City will publish annual reports to reflect on past progress, highlight key milestones, and share updates on how actions under the 2030 Climate Action Plan are advancing across Boston.
Climate Council
In 2024, Mayor Wu signed an Executive Order formally creating Boston's Climate Council.
The Climate Council, composed of City leadership, oversaw the development of the 2030 Climate Action Plan, ensuring accountability across all departments. As the Plan is implemented, the Council will continue to convene regularly to guide its execution and ensure progress is consistently evaluated and on track.
READ THE EXECUTIVE ORDER
Upcoming events
upcoming eventsClimate Action Plan Past Engagement
Past Events
The public information session, held on April 9, 2025, provided an overview of the Climate Action Plan (CAP) development process, Community-Based Partner Program, and a roadmap of the engagement process.
The City of Boston hosted community meetings from May - June to inform the first draft of the 2030 Climate Action Plan.
In this presentation, we shared a summary of the community feedback collected during engagement in the early months of plan development, along with an overview of our early draft strategies for the Climate Action Plan.
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In this presentation, we shared an overview of the second draft Climate Action Plan, available for public comment March 9-30th, 2026.
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Our Existing Initiatives
How we’re preparing for climate change
We are implementing climate resilience projects across the City to address the impacts of climate change
How we’re reducing emissions
Boston is aiming to reach our goal of being carbon neutral by 2050.
How we’re reducing waste
Zero Waste Boston is our initiative to transform Boston into a zero waste city.
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