BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The County has been recognized by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) as one of 122 cities and counties across the globe that is taking bold leadership on environmental action and transparency, despite the pressures of a challenging global economic situation. The CDP is a nonprofit that runs a global scoring system for companies and local governments for environmental reporting.  

Broward County scored an A, earning a spot on The CDP's Cities "A-List." More than 1,000 cities and counties received a rating for their climate action from CDP in 2022, and just 12% of local governments scored by CDP received an A. Designed to encourage and support local governments to ramp up their climate action and ambition, the list is based on environmental data disclosed by local governments to CDP. 

To score an A, the County had to disclose a community-wide emissions inventory, set a renewable energy target for the future and publish a climate action plan. In addition, the County must also complete a climate risk and vulnerability assessment and have a climate adaptation plan to demonstrate how it will tackle climate hazards. 

The County has invested significantly in developing tools and implementing strategies necessary to address the impacts of climate change to our communities.  The County continues to build resilience on many scales internally within government operations and countywide through coordination with municipalities and business leaders. Looking forward to the next 50 years, the County continues to assess the plan and strategies for reducing risk, protecting public safety, stimulating the economy and investing in resilient infrastructure.  

Resilient Environment Department

Broward County's Resilient Environment Department is responsible for advancing the resilience of our community through diverse environmental, planning, housing, regulatory and community-oriented programs. The Department is charged with leading planning efforts and steering projects to urgently mitigate climate change and its impacts, including measures to advance clean energy solutions, address the local impacts of sea-level rise, reduce emissions and protect against economic inequities. By implementing these actions, Broward County offers a greener, more sustainable and climate-resilient community. For more information, follow us on Facebook, email resilience@broward.org or call 954-357-6663.

December 20, 2022
MEDIA CONTACT
Dr. Jennifer Jurado, Chief Resilience Officer, Deputy Director
Resilient Environment Department 
954-519-1464
jjurado@broward.org