Introduction to Sustainability

🌲 Protecting Nature, Preserving Our Future

As a mountain and recreation-based community, Avon has a deep connection with the environment. We recognize that the health and well-being of nature is one of our most valuable assets — and reducing Avon’s carbon footprint is a top priority.

🌍 Our Climate Commitment

The Climate Action Plan for the Eagle County Community is our roadmap to addressing local climate change. The plan sets ambitious, science-aligned goals:

🔻 Reduce carbon pollution by 50% by 2030

🔻 Reduce by 80% by 2050

These targets are in line with global efforts to prevent the most severe impacts of climate change.

✅ On December 13, 2016, the Avon Town Council unanimously adopted the Climate Action Plan — the result of a year-long collaboration among over 30 Eagle County stakeholders.

🆕 The plan was updated and readopted in 2020 to reflect new data and reinforce our commitment.

📉 2020 Update Highlights

Sets reduction targets from a 2014 baseline

Focuses on key sectors: energy use, transportation, commercial buildings, waste, and energy sources

Emphasizes climate mitigation through actionable recommendations

🤝 The plan calls on all members of our community — from local governments and businesses to nonprofits and residents — to take immediate steps toward a more sustainable future.

Together, we can make meaningful progress for Avon and generations to come. 💚