You can read the GHG Inventory Summary for additional key insights, and the GHG Inventory Report for detailed results and methodology.Samsung Tool Pro 24.4. Philadelphia’s tree canopy sequestered approximately 78,000 MTCO2e, despite a net canopy decrease of 6% since 2006.Emissions from waste and wastewater treatment declined by 46% since 2006, driven by a cleaner grid, waste and wastewater management improvements and a reduction of 34% in the amount of waste incinerated and sent to landfills.Transportation emissions overall increased by 5% since 2006, due to an increase in Vehicle Miles Traveled, which may have been a result of population increases in the city.Its closure led not only to a reduction in overall emissions but may also have had downstream effects on marine freight shipped and corresponding emissions. The PES refinery accounted for approximately 7% of citywide emissions in 2019, despite operating for only half the year.While electricity use in buildings and industry declined slightly since 2006, natural gas use (and corresponding emissions) increased, especially in the residential sector.
Philadelphia is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.