Lakewood is one of a select group of cities internationally that has been recognized for its work on sustainability, climate change, resiliency, and environmental transparency, demonstrating that local leadership drives climate innovation, infrastructure investment and economic opportunity.
Lakewood Mayor Wendi Strom
Named to the 2024 CDP A list for the fourth time overall and second year in a row, Lakewood is among 112 cities across the globe and 29 in the U.S. to achieve this ranking. To earn an A, cities must publicly disclose their efforts through the climate reporting platform CDP-ICLEI Track and meet rigorous criteria, including having a citywide emissions inventory, a climate risk and vulnerability assessment and a published climate action plan. Earning this recognition is a significant achievement that reflects the highest standard of local climate leadership.
“I am extremely proud that Lakewood is among this prestigious list for the second consecutive year,” said Lakewood Mayor Wendi Strom. “It highlights the depth of our commitment to ensuring that sustainability plays a central role in Lakewood’s ongoing story.”
Gov. Jared Polis recognized Lakewood recently as among the cities in the state to achieve this ranking along with Colorado, one of only two states on the A list.
Lakewood’s recent work includes the following projects:
• Climate Hazard & Social Vulnerability Study:
The city assessed 10 climate-related hazards and identified five top priorities: hailstorms, extreme heat, extreme cold, flooding and wildfires.
• Whitlock Recreation Center Solar Installation:
Lakewood is designing and constructing its first on-site solar installation at the Whitlock Recreation Center. The rooftop and parking canopy solar project will offset 100 percent of the center’s expected electricity use.
CDP is a global nonprofit that runs the world’s only independent environmental disclosure system. More than 24,800 companies and almost 1,000 cities, states and regions disclosed their environmental impacts through CDP in 2024.