(a) The City adopts the following targets for reducing San Francisco Greenhouse Gas emissions:
(1) By 2030, a reduction in Sector-Based Greenhouse Gas Emissions of at least 61% compared to 1990 levels;
(2) By 2030, a reduction in Consumption-Based Greenhouse Gas Emissions to 30 mtCO2e per household or less, equivalent to a 40% reduction compared to 1990 levels;
(3) By 2040, achievement of Net Zero Sector-Based Greenhouse Gas Emissions by reducing such emissions by at least 90% compared to 1990 levels and sequestering any residual emissions; and
(4) By 2050, a reduction in Consumption-Based Greenhouse Gas Emissions to 10 mtCO2e per household or less, equivalent to an 80% reduction compared to 1990 levels.
For purposes of this Section 902, “residual emissions” means any carbon dioxide or other Greenhouse Gas emissions remaining after all technically and economically feasible mitigation measures have been implemented, and “sequestering” means removing those residual emissions from the atmosphere and storing them in natural systems that support soil fertility or through other carbon farming practices.
(b) In order to meet the emissions reduction targets set out in subsection (a), the City shall pursue the sustainability goals of the 0-80-100-Roots Climate Action Framework, as follows:
(1) Zero Waste. By 2030, a reduction in the generation of solid waste of at least 15% below 2015 levels and a reduction in the amount of solid waste disposed of by incineration or deposit in landfill of at least 50% below 2015 levels;
(2) Transportation. By 2030, an increase in low-carbon trips to at least 80% of all trips measured and an increase in the level of electrification of vehicles to at least 25% of all private vehicles registered, and by 2040, an increase in the level of electrification of vehicles to 100% of all private vehicles registered;
(3) Energy. By 2025, supplying 100% renewable electricity, and by 2040, supplying 100% renewable energy;
(4) Housing. Building at least 5,000 new housing units per year with maximum affordability, including not less than 30% affordable units, and with an emphasis on retaining and rehabilitating existing housing;
(5) Buildings. By 2021, requiring zero onsite fossil fuel emissions from all new buildings, and by 2035, requiring zero onsite fossil fuel emissions from all large existing commercial buildings; and
(6) Roots. Sequestering carbon through ecosystem restoration, including increased urban tree canopy, green infrastructure, and compost application.
(c) All climate action goals set out in subsection (b) shall also include the complementary goals of advancing racial and social equity, protecting public health (including the health needs of vulnerable populations), increasing community resilience, and fostering a more just economy.
(Added by Ord. 81-08, File No. 071294, App. 5/13/2008; amended by Ord. 117-21, File No. 210563, App. 8/4/2021, Eff. 9/4/2021)