Cuyahoga County has been recognized by CDP as one of 88 local governments across the globe that continue to lead on environmental action, and the only county to receive the highest distinction, an “A” rating.

CDP is a global non-profit that drives companies, cities and governments to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, safeguard water resources and protect forests.

Cuyahoga County has been recognized for its actions:

• to develop robust climate change strategies
• to track and act to limit and reduce emissions
• to assess and mitigate climate risks
• and to transparently report this information in its 2020 disclosure to CDP

In doing so, Cuyahoga County and 87 other local governments are recognized by CDP as Climate Leaders.

What makes Cuyahoga County a Climate Leader?

Cuyahoga County received this “A” rating for:

• Publishing a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report in 2019
• Setting an emissions reduction target of 100 percent by 2050
• Publishing the Cuyahoga County Climate Change Action Plan in May 2019, which includes results from the County’s Vulnerability Assessment

This rating would not have been possible without the work of multiple partner organizations, including the County’s Department of Sustainability, County Planning Commission, Solid Waste District, Soil and Water Conservation District, Board of Health and NOACA.

The full A List of cities can be found on the CDP website.