- Increased transportation emissions due to economic growth and population increase in Knoxville.
- Transportation emissions making up approximately 59% of Knoxville’s community emissions profile.
Knoxville Area Transit (KAT)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 9.5K MT CO2e (2015); Target 412 MT CO2e (2050). 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
9.5K MT CO2e (2015); Target 412 MT CO2e (2050)
2023
Renewable Energy
Target ~12% of baseline annual energy use from solar
of total energy
Energy Use
645 MMBtu (baseline annual energy use)
2023
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Received the Outstanding Public Transit System Award from APTA (American Public Transportation Association)
- Introduced 12 all-electric buses into transit fleet
- Introduced the first hybrid buses into transit fleet
- Established Knoxville's first LEED-certified government building
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- 40% Reduction in GHG emissions by 2040 (from 2015 levels)
🔭 Long-term
- 100% Net-Zero by 2050 (from 2015 levels)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeAir Quality