- Climate change impacts (increased temperatures, precipitation, storms)
- 98% of stream miles in Delaware County are impaired
- High GHG emissions from commercial/industrial energy usage, transportation, and residential energy
- High percentage of waste disposed of (63%)
- Air quality issues, particularly in environmental justice communities
Delaware County
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2019 to 2023 reporting, Delaware County disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 4.5 million metric tons of CO2e/year (community). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
4.5 million metric tons of CO2e/year (community)
2019 to 2023
Renewable Energy
15.34 MW locally sourced renewable energy infrastructure
of total energy
Waste
646.4K tons/year (County)
2019 to 2023
Energy Use
259.8M kWh/year (County buildings)
2019 to 2023
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Increased locally sourced renewable energy infrastructure by 15.34 MW
- 63 buildings achieved LEED certification
- Acquired 213-acre former Don Guanella School for a new County park
- Over 50 rain gardens installed in Haverford Township
- Recycled over 2,000 pounds of plastic from campaign signs
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase protected open space by 10% in 5 years
- Increase tree canopy area by 10% in 5 years
- Reduce energy consumption in County buildings by 20% in 5 years
- Reduce water consumption in County buildings by 20% in 5 years
- Increase diversion rate in County buildings to 50% in 5 years
📅 Medium-term
- Increase availability and use of combustion-free locally sourced renewable energy sources in County buildings by 10% in 5 years
- Increase availability and use of combustion-free locally sourced renewable energy sources in residential, commercial, and industrial properties by 10% in 5 years
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve Zero Waste in Delaware County
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ResiliencyNatural ResourcesTransportationEnergy & EfficienciesZero WasteHealth & Wellness