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Sustainability
The Sustainability Division's goal is to help those who live and work in Edina imagine and achieve a future where the Earth and all who live on it thrive.
Five Actions You Can Take
Read the Climate Action Plan
It contains 200 actions the City can take - and you can help - to reach goals by 2030 in energy, waste management, green space, climate economy and more.
View the Environmental Dashboard
Track progress on Edina's climate goals
Check out Edina's Green Businesses
Learn which businesses have taken significant steps to limit their impact and how your business can apply for this designation
Schedule a Home Energy Squad Visit
Save money, save the planet.
Call 612-328-6220 or visit the Home Energy Squad webpage
Get Involved
Learn how you can commit to climate action and sign up for updates as we share opportunities and ways to learn more.
2030 Climate Action Plan
The City of Edina approved its first Climate Action Plan for the community in December, 2021. The plan helps those who live and work in Edina imagine and achieve a future where the Earth and all who live on it thrive.
The plan includes 200 actions that can be taken in Edina to meet goals by 2030. The City’s greenhouse gas emission goals target a reduction in City operations and communitywide emissions by 45 percent below 2019 levels and achieve net zero emissions by 2050, in line with the 2015 global Paris Agreement. Goals are arranged under the categories of Transportation & Land Use, Water & Wastewater, Buildings & Energy, Local Food & Agriculture, Green Space & Trees, Climate Health & Safety and Climate Economy.
Read the Plan and visit Better Together Edina's Climate Action Plan project to receive updates on progress and ways to get involved.
Track Progress
The City of Edina’s Environmental Performance Report shares information about the City's commitment to climate action, and progress toward addressing climate change. The Report is updated every six months.
View the Report and track progress on City climate action goals.
Get Involved
- Visit Better Together Edina to join community engagement opportunities and stay up to date on current sustainability projects.
- Attend a meeting of the Energy & Environment Commission.
- Volunteer: Visit Volunteer Edina to see volunteer opportunities and sign up to participate.
Plans and Reports
See the Sustainability section of the Edina Docs Document Library.
- What is Sustainability?
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Sustainability in Edina is encompassed in the City Council’s Values Statement: “As the Edina City Council, we are dedicated to building a sustainable environment where current and future generations benefit from clean air and water, climate and community resiliency, and access to nature.
We recognize that the City’s natural environment, and the health and quality of life of its residents are just as, or even more, important, than the financial factors. We will ensure that our policies, decisions and future plans have a positive impact on people and the planet, in addition to profit.”
- How does sustainability fit in with existing City plans?
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Edina’s Comprehensive Plan is updated every 10 years and represents the full list of City priorities and commitments. Read the Environment chapter of City of Edina’s 2018 Comprehensive Plan to learn about Edina’s history of sustainable commitments, existing conditions and challenges, and recommendations for the future.
The City Council approved Edina's first Climate Action Plan in December 2021. The plan includes 200 actions that can be taken in Edina to meet goals by 2030. The City’s greenhouse gas emission goals target a reduction in City operations and communitywide emissions by 45 percent below 2019 levels and achieve net zero emissions by 2050, in line with the 2015 global Paris Agreement.
Goals are arranged under the categories: Transportation & Land Use, Water & Wastewater, Buildings & Energy, Local Food & Agriculture, Green Space & Trees, Climate Health & Safety and Climate Economy.
Click here to read the plan!
- What else has Edina done in terms of sustainability?
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The City has existing plans and programs that incorporate sustainability principles:
Sustainability Recognitions and Partnerships
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Matthew Gabb
Sustainability SpecialistPhone: 952-826-1611