Climate Action Plan

Climate Action Plan___

Metropolitan’s Climate Action Plan sets tangible targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.  We embrace the leadership role we have within California by establishing GHG reduction targets consistent with those set by the state. The goals include reducing emissions by 40 percent by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2045.

Metropolitan is on track to exceed our 2030 goal by achieving an expected 60% reduction from 1990 levels by 2030.

Climate Action Plan___

Long before this plan was formalized, we took steps in many areas to strengthen the region against the impacts of climate change. Since 1990, we have invested $1.5 billion in local resource development and conservation, contributing to cumulative water savings of nearly 7.9 million acre-feet*.  Even in the face of a population that has grown by about 30 percent, we have seen water use go down by 20 percent over the same time period.

*An acre-foot is about 326,000 gallons, enough water to serve roughly three Southern California households a year.

 

Climate Action Plan___

We support sustainable transportation. Our headquarters building is strategically located adjacent to the public transportation hub of downtown Los Angeles’ Union Station. Our employees also have access to EV charging stations and rideshare programs. Our facilities also are designed to be energy efficient, achieving Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certifications for our headquarters building and Diamond Valley Lake Visitor Center.