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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DFW Airport wins 2017 Climate Leadership Award
From the EPA: Organizational Leadership Award Recognizes organizations that not only have their own comprehensive greenhouse gas inventories and aggressive emissions reduction goals, but also exemplify extraordinary leadership in their internal response to climate change, and engagement of their peers, partners, and supply chain. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Dallas…
City of Dallas works with partners to rescue bees!
Busy Bees It is getting to be that time of year. The days are warming, the flowers are blooming, the trees have blanketed their branches with leaves, and honeybees are looking for new homes. Each spring, after the long cold nights of winter, honeybee populations begin replenishing. With such a…
Community meeting regarding Lane Plating on April 17, 2017
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Erik Wilson and the Office of Environmental Quality will be hosting a community meeting to discuss environmental conditions at Lane Plating, a former metal plating facility. The meeting will be held Monday April 17, 2017 at the Holy Cross Catholic Church, located at 2926 East Ledbetter…
Take the 2017 City Nature Challenge! April 14-18
Looking for fun activity to get outside and enjoy nature? Join Texas Parks & Wildlife, Texas Master Naturalists, the Audubon Society, and other groups in a fun challenge to see which city can document the most species. It is easy to participate by joining an event, or making observations on…