Public Service Announcement
City of Aspen recognized for climate action initiatives
Earning top score from CDP for second consecutive year
Aspen, CO — The city of Aspen has been recognized for the second consecutive year with an “A” score from CDP, the global nonprofit that operates the world’s only independent environmental disclosure system. Out of the 973 cities that reported, only 15% earned an “A”, meaning that Aspen is one of 112 cities worldwide to receive the top score in 2024.
To receive this designation, the city of Aspen had to meet high sustainability standards, and publicly report key environmental data, including submitting a city-wide emissions inventory, a climate risk and vulnerability assessment, and a published climate action plan.
Aspen has reported to CDP since 2015, consistently demonstrating climate leadership and transparency. The city’s high score reflects coordinated efforts across multiple departments which include:
- Engineering: stormwater improvements and river health projects.
- Parks: wildfire prevention and urban forest management.
- Environmental health, parking, and streets: additional electric vehicle charging stations and fleet transition planning.
- Community development: sustainable building and waste programs.
- Police department: adoption of electric vehicles.
- Utilities: renewable energy and intelligent metering initiatives.
"Earning an “A” score from the CDP represents the success of dedicated work by staff across all city operations,” says Baker Casagrande, city of Aspen sustainability analyst. "It also reflects our community's long-standing support for climate action through impactful municipal projects."
These initiatives support the city’s science-based climate targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 63.4% by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Aspen remains committed to reducing emissions, enhancing climate resilience, and continuing the work necessary to meet its long-term climate goals.
For more information about the city of Aspen’s climate goals, visit aspen.gov/climate.
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For more information, please contact:
Baker Casagrande, sustainability analyst
Phone: 970-379-2606
Email: baker.casagrande@aspen.gov
Madie Bailey, communications coordinator
Phone: 970-309-1569
Email: madie.bailey@aspen.gov