Equity

Our office fosters a culture of equity among staff and embeds the principles of equity and climate justice in our work. The actions listed below are in effect as of 2021.

• Individual performance goals that make equitable outcomes of our work measurable. 
• Individual development goals that foster a culture of equity within our team. 
• Agency-wide conversations, facilitated sessions, and training centered on equity. 
• Implicit bias training for staff participating in the hiring process. 
• Our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) team tracks our progress, facilitates collaboration, and serves as a liaison to the Office of Social Equity and Innovation.

We are building out this section as we complete and take on new work. Please check back for updates. 

• Buildings Social Equity Index
• CARES Act Carshare program
• Mini grants to small businesses
• Montbello Mobility Community Needs Assessment(PDF, 3MB)

Our office collaborates with agencies, organizations, and the community to advance environmental and climate justice in Denver and across the state.

• Climate Justice Advocacy: Suncor

• Sustainability Advisory Council
• Climate Action Task Force
• Energize Denver Task Force
• Net Zero New Buildings & Homes Implementation Plan Stakeholder Advisory Groups

The Climate Protection Fund (CPF) specifies that the fund “should, over the long term, endeavor to invest fifty percent (50%) of the dedicated funds directly in the community with a strong lens toward equity, race, and social justice.”  In 2021, as we work to develop the 5-Year Plan for the fund, we are aiming for that 50% requirement to be a floor, not a ceiling. Please visit the CPF page to track our progress.