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Home / Local Government/ Departments / Sustainability and Community Development / Sustainability

Sustainability

Lakewood's Community Sustainability, Climate, and Zero Waste Division is committed to creating a culture where community leaders, businesses, and residents recognize our environmental, social, and economic systems are interdependent, working together to ensure that Lakewood remains a healthy, thriving place for generations to come.

Lakewood’s Climate Goal: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2040 (from 2018 baseline), per the adopted Comprehensive Plan.

 

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Phone: 303-987-7515
Email: sustainability@LakewoodCO.gov

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