- High housing costs and cost of living leading to out-migration
- Limited financing options for affordable housing beyond Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC)
- Time-consuming procurement process for development partners
- Permitting backlog and slow approval processes
City and County of Honolulu
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2025-2028 reporting, City and County of Honolulu disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 73.2K lb/d (Kūwili Station TOD modeled). 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
73.2K lb/d (Kūwili Station TOD modeled)
2025-2028
Water Usage
430.7K gal/d (Kūwili Station TOD modeled)
2025-2028
Waste
13.6K lb/d (Kūwili Station TOD modeled)
2025-2028
Energy Use
306.2K kWh/d (Kūwili Station TOD modeled)
2025-2028
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2025-2028 | 73.2K lb/d (Kūwili Station TOD modeled) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions through Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) initiatives (quantified in modeling scenarios for Kūwili Station, showing reductions from 120,853.49 lb/d to 73,166.59 lb/d)
- Reduced energy use and water consumption through TOD zoning in Kūwili Station redevelopment (quantified in modeling scenarios)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Complete Master Planning for Kūwili Station TOD Redevelopment Area by Q2 2026
- Secure Iwilei Center Development Partner by Q2-Q3 2025
- Submit reorganization of city housing functions to Council by early February 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Complete EIS, NEPA, and historical preservation for Kūwili Station by 2026/2027
- Complete entitlements and permitting for Kūwili Station by 2027/2028
- Present comprehensive recommendations on City housing programs to Council by late fall 2025
🔭 Long-term
- Close financing and break ground on Iwilei Center Redevelopment by 2028
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Affordable HousingTransit-Oriented DevelopmentSustainable DevelopmentCommunity DevelopmentClimate Change Mitigation