“San Mateo is a progressive community that continuously considers the impact that today’s actions will have on future generations.  This is why sustainability is a top priority of the City.  It is our goal to preserve the environment, provide economic well-being, and ensure social equity for our residents and businesses.  Those living and working in San Mateo have always enjoyed a high quality of life.  By focusing our efforts on sustainable initiatives we can better develop, manage, and preserve valuable community assets and resources for years to come.” – City of San Mateo’s Sustainability Website

About San Mateo

• Incorporated: 1894
• Population: 97,207 (as of 2010)
• Location: Approximately 18 miles South of San Francisco in San Mateo County.
• Area: 15.88 square miles

Climate Action Activities

• 2020 Climate Action Plan
• US Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement Signatory
• Tree City USA

Climate Action Resources

• City of San Mateo’s Sustainability Page
• City of San Mateo’s CAP One-Pager

Awards

Agency Energy Savings

• Silver Level, 8% (2020)

Agency Natural Gas Savings

Agency Greenhouse Gas Reductions

Community Greenhouse Gas Reductions

• Gold Level, 18% (2020)
• Silver Level, 9% (2015)

Sustainability Best Practices

• Gold Level (2015)