A Leader in Sustainability and Environmental Management
The City of Dallas is committed to ensuring that resources are available for future generations, while protecting the quality of life of current residents and the vitality of our businesses today.
In 2004, the City began its work implementing an Environmental Management System that would change the way it does business – looking at the entire cycle of the processes it provides and materials it uses. Through this shift, City staff came to understand that being proactive, rather than reactive, was the smart way to save resources, save money, and save time. These principles laid the foundation for the Environmental Policy.
In 2008, the Office of Environmental Quality (OEQ) and other EMS Departments proudly accepted the first certification of the City’s Environmental Management System to the ISO 14001 standard. This system continues to drive change toward minimizing pollution, eliminating risk, compliance with regulations, and continual improvement.
In 2012, the OEQ developed the City’s first Sustainability Plan, based on the objectives of the EMS. It is continually updated to serve the ever-changing needs of our growing communities.
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Dallas Awards Green Business Certification to LBJ Infrastructure Group
Dallas Environmental Quality & Sustainability issued its latest Green Business Certification to the LBJ Infrastructure Group for demonstrating leadership in environmentally sustainable business practices. The company received Gold status for diverting 80% of its waste from the landfill through recycling and reducing its environmental footprint by educating its staff to…
Dallas Love Field Recognized for Reducing Carbon Footprint
Not only is Dallas Love Field committed to providing high-quality service to the roughly 15 million passengers who pass through its doors every year, the airport is also committed to promoting environmental sustainability. As such, the Department of Aviation (DOA) strives to conserve natural resources through carbon emissions reduction. This…
Dallas Leads USA with Focus on Healthy Housing
The journey for improving healthy housing in Dallas has its beginnings centered around asthma. The National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH) launched the 1,000 Communities campaign to reduce substandard housing while maintaining affordability in 1,000 communities nationwide. Dallas, Texas was chosen as one of two Learning Community locations for the…
Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Grant
Every day is an opportunity to be grateful to veterans of all ages and all branches of the armed services. On Monday, November 12th, the observance of Veteran’s Day in Dallas was curtailed due to extremely cold weather conditions. We know this was a disappointment to many veterans, family members…