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. 

The City is leading an Environmental Equity Investigation to include community members in environmental decisions, create strategies for equity and restoration, and educate and foster environmental equity. Learn more 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 Citizens' Greener Evanston (CGE) 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.