What the City is Doing

Richmond has a long history of reporting on sustainability outcomes. The City initially issued the State of the Environment reports followed by expanding sustainability reporting related to a broader range of topics such as energy, greenhouse gas emissions, circular economy, water quality, and solid waste management.

Over the last decades, the City has taken meaningful steps towards delivering on its vision of a sustainable community. With a continuing commitment to creating a sustainable community that supports environmental, social, cultural, and economic growth and wellbeing, the City has taken a leadership role on the national stage. The City's thinking has evolved, as have the expectations of Richmond residents and businesses. A comprehensive, holistic approach combined with a continuous improvement ethic has allowed the City to meet public expectations for a sustainable community. In meaningful ways, the City is moving towards its 2041 OCP's vision, and Sustainable Framework goals and progress can be seen every day.

Since 1998, the City has reported on environmental conditions and outcomes in Richmond.

• Richmond’s 2041 Official Community Plan
• Ecological Network Management Strategy 2018 Update
• Energy Action in Richmond Community Energy and Emissions Plan 2017
• Ecological Network Management Strategy 2015
• Environmentally Sensitive Area Management Strategy
• Sustainability Progress Report 2014
• Community Energy and Emissions Plan 2014
• Sustainability Framework
• Charting our Path Towards a Sustainability Community
• State of the Environment - 2005 Update Report
• State of the Environment Report - 2001 Update Report
• State of the Environment Report 1998