- Projected population growth will lead to increased demand for resources and added stress on existing systems
- Climate change impacts (drought, increased heat, poor air quality from wildfires)
- Inequitable distribution of resources and services
- Gap between water supply and demand
- Landfill sites, industrial operations, and oil and gas development disproportionately impacting communities
- Limited access to alternative transportation networks, especially in rural areas
- Poor air quality impacting public health
Adams County, Colorado
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Adams County, Colorado disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 7.2M MTCO2e (2019). 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
7.2M MTCO2e (2019)
2021
Renewable Energy
24% (2019, county facilities)
of total energy
Water Usage
60 million gallons/year potable water (county facilities)
2021
Waste
520 pounds of compost from 900 pounds of food waste (2019)
2021
Energy Use
4.1K GWh (2019)
2021
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- County facilities have reduced energy consumption by 49% per square foot since 2012
- Reduced VMT for gravel operations by 24% by hiring more efficient contractors
- Increased use of recyclable materials in county building materials and supplies
- Waste diversion efforts at Adams County Fair increased the amount of waste diverted from the landfill
- Adams County was the first county in Colorado to become an Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure ENVISION Supported Agency
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 15% reduction in energy use intensity by 2030
- 50% renewable energy supply by 2030
- Electrify 75% of eligible light-duty vehicles by 2030
- Convert 25% of medium- to heavy-duty vehicles to alternative fuels by 2030
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve a FEMA community rating score of 7 by 2030
- Increase number of regional flood control/detention facilities by 1 to 2 by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnergyWasteWaterLandSustainable InfrastructureTransportationHealthy and Resilient NeighborhoodsAir Quality