Sustainability & Resilience

Evanston has a longstanding commitment to sustainability, climate action, and livability. In 2018, the Evanston City Council formally adopted the Climate Action and Resilience Plan (CARP), which, among other things, establishes a community carbon neutrality goal, a zero-waste goal, and a 100% renewable electricity goal. For more information about CARP, please visit our Climate Change page.

View the 2023 Climate Action and Resilience Agenda, the 2024 Climate Action and Resilience Agenda, the 2025 Climate Action and Resilience Agenda, and the 2024 Emissions Update. 

In January 2026, the City completed the Environmental Equity Investigation to evaluate how historic injustices and city policies have shaped the lived experiences of community members. The investigation identified environmental inequities, where they stemmed from, and how to chart a new path toward a more equitable and just future for all community members. Read the final report and get involved with the EEI.

Stay updated on the latest Sustainability News:

Sustainability Newsletter

Programs and Services

Learn more about the most significant programs, projects and services offered by the City relating to sustainability.

Ecohub: Find Out How to Get Involved

Evanston's sustainability efforts need exposure and plenty of volunteers. If you or someone you know are interested in doing your part, visit the Climate Action Evanston (CAE) site here and check out the EcoHub. Here you will find out about volunteering opportunities, events, and other resources on how you can help make Evanston greener. The site also contains a map (see below) showing Evanston's progress in sustainability.