- Dynamic economic and technological landscape for climate change solutions
- Capacity limitations restrict the number of EV cabinets that can be added at COTA facilities
- Vehicle range differs between vehicle technologies
- Annual revenue vehicle miles constrained by BEB vehicle range and on-route charging
- Increased facility GHG emissions (28% increase since 2013)
- COVID-19 pandemic impact on revenue vehicle miles (19% reduction in 2020)
- Limited availability of zero-emission vehicles for the mobility fleet
- Uncertainty in long-term product support of traditional vehicles
Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 55.8K tonnes CO2e/year (2020). 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
55.8K tonnes CO2e/year (2020)
2022
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions per vehicle mile by 11% since 2013
- Reduced PM2.5 per vehicle mile by 73% since 2013
- Pollution reductions fostered more than $10 million in community savings through avoided work disruptions and medical costs within Franklin County.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 2% annual increase in ridership Performance Incentive Compensation metric
- 2% annual reduction in water intensity (ccf/gross square footage)
📅 Medium-term
- Increase passenger miles traveled by 20% by 2030
- Implementation of 3 regional high-capacity rapid transit lines by 2030
- 70% reduction in GHG emissions from 2013 baseline by 2035
🔭 Long-term
- Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2045
- Net-Zero Particulate Matter 2.5 Emissions by 2045
- 100% waste diversion rate from landfills by 2045
- Increase passenger miles traveled by 50% by 2050
- Implementation of at least 5 high-capacity rapid transit lines by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)Emissions (Greenhouse Gas and Pollution)RidershipWasteWaterResiliency and Business Continuity