Boston's 2030 Climate Action Plan: Sustainability and Justice

Boston’s Climate Action Plan

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Boston’s 2030 Climate Action Plan (2030 CAP) 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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NEW: READ THE SECOND DRAFT

The City of Boston’s 2030 Climate Action Plan second draft is now available for public comment through March 30th, 2026.

This draft of the Climate Action Plan reflects the priorities, concerns, and ideas shared by residents and stakeholders across Boston through our community engagement process. Help us shape Boston’s climate priorities for the next five years. The final plan will be published in Spring 2026. Now’s the time to get involved:

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The public comment form has been made available in Spanish. El formulario para enviar comentarios públicos está disponible en español aquí.

Help us spread the word about the Climate Action Plan! We want to hear from as many Boston residents as possible. Use the resources below to share the plan with your friends and neighbors:

↗ The executive summary is available to read online, for fast reading and understanding of Boston’s goals.

↗ Presentations about the Climate Action Plan can be found in the sections below.

↗ Additional translation and accessibility requests can be made via email to environment@boston.gov

Upcoming events

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Boston’s 2030 Climate Action Plan: Second Draft Webinar Mar 18

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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.

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 will focus 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

Climate Council

In 2024, Mayor Wu signed an Executive Order formally creating Boston’s Climate Council.

The Climate Council, composed of City leadership, will oversee the development of the 2030 Climate Action Plan, ensuring accountability across all departments. As the final Plan begins to take shape, the Climate Council will work to move from planning to implementation of the various strategies and actions.

READ THE EXECUTIVE ORDER

2019 Climate Action Plan

The last Climate Action Plan was published in 2019, setting the course for the city’s climate efforts through 2024 by establishing key goals and strategies to reduce emissions. As we move forward, we are building on the progress made so far to shape the next phase of our climate action.

Learn about the 2019 Update

Summaries of the 2019 climate action plan are available below: