Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Energy Efficiency
• Climate Change
• Cost Reduction

Environmental Achievements

• 160,000 metric tons of avoided CO2 emissions by 2025 (equivalent to taking 35,000 automobiles off the road for a year)
• 12 percent reduction in annual energy costs by 2025

Social Achievements

• Improved passenger experience and travel times through initiatives like all-door boarding and new fare payment systems
• Educational campaign to engage staff and stakeholders and promote a cultural shift in efficiency and innovation

Governance Achievements

• Integration of energy efficiency investments into Metro’s Capital Improvement Program
• Adoption of best practices, including full life-cycle cost analysis and energy-efficient standard operating procedures

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Expected 34 percent increase in annual energy costs between 2017 and 2025 due to increased energy consumption (Silver Line extension) and rising utility costs
• Increased energy consumption associated with the Silver Line extension to Dulles airport and replacement of legacy railcars

Mitigation Strategies

• Implementation of the Energy Action Plan to reduce energy consumption and costs by focusing on three pillars: implementation of energy audit identified capital investments; modernized design, construction, and operations; and dynamic engagement in the energy market.
• Investments in energy-efficient equipment and technologies (e.g., LED lighting, regenerative braking, efficient chillers)
• Upgrading design, construction, and operational practices (e.g., life-cycle cost analysis, energy-efficient operating procedures)
• Increased engagement in the energy market (e.g., renewable energy, demand management, utility rebates)

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Energy Efficiency
• Zero-Emission Vehicles
• Sustainable Building Design
• Renewable Energy

Environmental Achievements

• As of June 2019, 21% progress towards 2025 energy savings target in Energy Action Plan.
• Secured a $4.1M grant for two 60-foot articulated electric buses.
• Andrews Federal Center Bus Garage awarded LEED Silver certification.
• Signed a 12-megawatt solar lease agreement, generating 15,000,000 kWh annually.
• Replaced 75% of chillers with efficient technology.
• Installed updated LED lighting in 98% of underground Metrorail stations.

Social Achievements

• Annual Sustainability Awards program recognized over 50 staff in 5 years.
• Improved customer experience with solar installations at stations and improved air quality with electric buses.

Governance Achievements

• Integrated sustainability into decision-making for projects like the Andrews Federal Center Bus Garage and future projects.
• Updated contract language and design specifications to incorporate sustainability across major capital projects.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Meeting 2025 energy savings target.
• Transitioning to a zero-emission bus fleet.
• Integrating sustainability into all investment decisions.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implementing the Energy Action Plan.
• Securing grants and partnerships for electric bus procurement and infrastructure.
• Requiring LEED design for new and renovated facilities.
• Updating project selection criteria to incorporate sustainability.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Partnered with GSA on Natural Gas supply contract

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions per revenue mile from 2.9 kilograms in FY2022 to 2.4 kilograms in FY2023 (an 18% improvement)
• Achieved 35% renewable electricity in FY2023
• Increased cumulative total green-certified facilities to twelve in FY2024 Q1 (including L'Enfant Headquarters LEED® Platinum certification)
• Two new 60-foot electric buses entered service in 2023 on the W4 route

Social Achievements

• Not disclosed

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Drastic cuts to service and reduced capital investment jeopardize progress on environmental sustainability goals

Mitigation Strategies

• Continued funding for capital and operations and support of future redesigned bus network and other service and fare improvements are necessary to expand opportunities and ensure success.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: LEED®

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced GHG emissions per revenue mile to 2.1 kilograms carbon dioxide equivalent, an 11% improvement compared to FY2023
• Increased cumulative total of green-certified buildings to thirteen
• Water intensity was 0.70 gallons per vehicle revenue mile, surpassing the target of 1 gallon per revenue mile

Social Achievements

• Partnership with Casey Trees to plant approximately 450 trees in nine stations
• 500 employees trained on zero-emission fleet transition

Governance Achievements

• Updated Manual of Design Criteria to consider updated climate projections

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Limited manufacturers and high demand for zero-emission vehicles, charging infrastructure, and batteries
• Staggered performance of carbon-free electricity due to multi-year electricity contracts
• Increasing electricity demand

Mitigation Strategies

• Working with the General Services Administration to secure favorable electricity supply pricing and lower administrative costs
• Monitoring clean energy contracting opportunities
• Participating in a carbon-free electricity solicitation for a new electricity supply contract in Maryland
• Continuing to adapt and remain flexible to emerging technologies
• Advancing supportive policies and rate structures
• Investing funding in fleet and facility conversions

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: LEED®, Envision

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Electric jackhammers

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed