The Chicago Climate Action Plan (CCAP) is the City’s blueprint to a more sustainable future. This

dynamic plan charts our course of how we will achieve our emissions reduction goals by 2020 and adapt

to changes in our climate that are already affecting us.

The City, in partnership with Chicago area foundations, nationally recognized researchers, non-profit

organizations, community and environmental groups and corporate partners, launched the CCAP in

September 2008 – a roadmap of five strategies with 35 actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

(GHG) and adapt to climate change. The Plan outlines how Chicago will achieve its mid-term goal of 25%

reduction by 2020 and its ultimate goal of 80% reduction below 1990 GHG levels by the year 2050.

This world-class Plan, which has enlisted pro bono support from dozens of high-level strategic consultants,

sets the standard for taking local action on a global scale.

The success of the CCAP requires the commitment of not only government but also of every individual

and business in our city. Each of us has a critical role to play and can make a significant impact.

City of ChicagoRichard M. DaleyMayor

C h i C a g o g r e e n h o u s e g a s e m i s s i o n s a n d r e d u C t i o n g o a L s

6.5 MMTCO2eReduce emissions

level by 80%

2050

Millions of metric tons

(MMTCO2e)

0%

20%

40%

60%20001990 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050

36.2 MMTCO2e

34.7 MMTCO2e

32.3 MMTCO2eEmissions level starting point

24.2 MMTCO2eReduce emissions

level by 25%

19902000

2005

2020

Year

Percent

reduction of

MMTCO2e

Overview summary

30

20

10

0

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