The City of Los Angeles, often referred to simply as LA, is a prominent urban centre located in the United States. Established in 1781, it has evolved into a dynamic hub for various services, primarily within the "Other services" industry (NAICS 93). The city’s headquarters is situated in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, with significant operations extending across its diverse neighbourhoods.
LA is renowned for its unique blend of cultural, recreational, and community services, catering to a vast population. Key offerings include public safety, waste management, and community development, all designed to enhance the quality of life for residents. The city has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in sustainability and urban development, solidifying its position as a leader in innovative municipal services. With a commitment to inclusivity and progress, the City of Los Angeles continues to set benchmarks in urban governance and community engagement.
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Industry Intensity
Other Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Other Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 37% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2025
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
City of Los Angeles's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, the City of Los Angeles reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 118,200 kg CO2e from mobile combustion. Prior to this, in 2018, the city's total emissions were approximately 79.7 billion kg CO2e, encompassing Scope 1 (about 38.9 billion kg CO2e), Scope 2 (about 36.1 billion kg CO2e), and Scope 3 (about 5.6 billion kg CO2e).
The City of Los Angeles has established several ambitious climate commitments:
- Carbon Neutrality by 2050: The city has set a long-term goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
- Statewide GHG Reduction Targets: In response to Executive Order B-30-15 and the enactment of SB 32 in 2016, the city is aligned with the statewide requirement to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030.
- Long-Term Statewide GHG Goal: The city also supports the long-term goal established by Executive Order S-3-05 to reduce statewide GHG emissions by 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050.
- Fossil Fuel Free Streets Declaration: In 2017, the city pledged to procure only zero-emission buses by 2025 and to ensure that a major area of the city is zero emission by 2030.
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City of Los Angeles’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
5 goals2035
On October 23, 2017 Mayor Garcetti and 11 other C40 mayors s…
On October 23, 2017 Mayor Garcetti and 11 other C40 mayors signed the Fossil Fuel Free Streets Declaration, pledging to procure only zero-em…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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