- Not on target to meet the goal of zero emissions by 2040 or milestones of 40% reduction by 2025 and 65% reduction by 2030.
- Climate risk and vulnerability efforts are still growing and do not yet fully meet our needs.
Denver Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency (CASR)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Denver Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency (CASR) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 331.2K mt CO2e reduction (2021-2023). 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
331.2K mt CO2e reduction (2021-2023)
2023
Waste
Five million fewer disposable bags used in 2023 compared to 2022
2023
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced emissions in Denver by 331,154 metric tons (mt CO2e) from 2021-2023.
- Planted 1,117 trees in heat-vulnerable neighborhoods from 2022-2023.
- Initiated 16 solar gardens to power Denver and generate utility bill savings for low-income residents.
- Reduced disposable bag use by five million in 2023 compared to 2022.
- Reduced disposable cup use at 14 events by an average of 5,300 cups in 2023.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Planting over 2,100 trees in vulnerable neighborhoods by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieving a 30% reduction in energy use in covered buildings by 2030 (Energize Denver).
- Requiring all new buildings and homes to achieve zero emissions with systemwide renewables by 2030 (Denver Energy Code).
🔭 Long-term
- Achieving zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeSustainabilityResiliencyEnvironmental JusticeGreen WorkforceSustainable TransportationEnergy TransitionZero Waste and Circular Economy