Council action on climate in anticipation of 2030

The Committee will receive presentations and engage in discussion on multiple facets of Portland's current climate policy efforts, including areas where the City is on track, where the City is falling behind, and ways to meaningfully reduce emissions.Presentations will cover the status of the Portland Climate Action Plan, including current emissions trends, gaps in performance, and opportunities for Council engagement in the next plan. The Committee will also hear from industry, labor, environmental, and community leaders on industrial decarbonization strategies, highlighting pathways to reduce emissions while supporting jobs, competitiveness, and economic growth.Additional perspectives will include "win-win" climate solutions that deliver emissions reductions alongside cost savings or livability benefits, as well as priorities from youth climate advocates.The discussion is aimed at identifying a shortlist of 2-4 actionable policy that Council could advance within the next 12–24 months to materially reduce emissions while maintaining affordability and supporting Portland's economy.