MONITORING

The County conducts annual monitoring of the Climate Action Plan (CAP) to track progress towards greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets. Annual monitoring reports are published through the CAP Implementation Progress Dashboard, which provides an interactive view of overall progress and accompanies the Board of Supervisors memorandum report which summarizes key findings and updates.

Explore the achievements across the five CAP sectors, including annual GHG reductions, sector-specific metrics, and key milestones toward 2030 targets in the CAP Dashboard. The dashboard also highlights individual CAP actions, including detailed descriptions, lead and supporting departments, current implementation status, and annual progress toward long-term goals.

GHG Emissions
Reduction Targets

✓ 43.6% below 2019 levels by 2030

✓ 85.4% below 2019 levels by 2045

GHG Emissions
Aspirational Goal

✓ Net zero emissions by 2045

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  • Upcoming Public Meeting Details
    The County Planning & Development Services Department is excited to announce the release of the first annual report for the County’s CAP. The report includes information on how the County is implementing the CAP, including measurable GHG emissions reductions, significant investments in historically underinvested communities, and key accomplishments.
     
    To learn more about the report, related CAP-programs, and ask staff questions about the CAP, please attend one of our upcoming virtual public meetings:
     

    Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 12 PM PST

    • Calendar Invite: To add this event to your calendar (includes meeting link and full details), download the calendar invite here: Download Calendar Invite.

     

    Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 6 PM PST

     

Equity Outcomes & Investment

Equity is a foundational element of CAP implementation and monitoring. Consistent with Board direction, the County is committed to ensuring that at least 20% of CAP investments benefit underinvested and frontline communities. Many CAP actions generate direct community benefits, such as clean mobility incentives, energy efficiency and electrification programs, and climate-resilient infrastructure, and these investments are a key indicator of equitable outcomes.

The County partners with regional partners and community-based organizations through the Environmental Justice Workgroup (EJW) to ensure climate actions reflect community needs and advance environmental justice. The County’s Equity Implementation Framework* supports departments in integrating equity into programmatic planning, outreach, and evaluation. Frontline communities—those facing higher pollution burdens, climate risks, socioeconomic barriers, or historic disinvestment—remain a priority for early and meaningful benefits from CAP actions.

CAP Annual Monitoring Dashboard

The dashboard provides a comprehensive, interactive view of annual reporting for emissions reductions, the CAP sectors, and equity outcomes.

  • You can zoom in or select “Open in New Window” to view the dashboard in a larger display.
  • All interactive elements can also be accessed using keyboard navigation in the expanded window and are labeled for screen readers.
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2018 CAP Reporting

The County monitored and reported the implementation progress of the 2018 CAP through the end of 2024. View the archived 2018 CAP annual monitoring reports and measure performance metrics below.

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*These documents are provided for reference only and any posted before 04/26/27 may not meet current ADA accessibility standards. If you need this information in an accessible format, please contact us at CAP@sdcounty.ca.gov.