Sustainability Commission


Upcoming Meetings:


ESC Regular Meeting Wednesday, October 21, 2020

The Sustainability Commission will meet on Wednesday October 21st, 2020 5:30 pm for its monthly meeting. Agenda materials and a webinar link will be posted below at a later date.  Please take note of any additional meeting information.


Zoom Webinar Link and Meeting Information

[No information at this time]


Air Quality Committee Wednesday, September 23, 2020

The committee will meet Wednesday September 23rd at 5:30 PM to resume work begun in FY20. A webinar link is below. A recording of this meeting will be posted below at the conclusion of the meeting.


Zoom Webinar Link and Meeting Information

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://eugene-or-gov.zoom.us/j/96534852606 

Passcode: Nq7&mA#d

Webinar ID: 965 3485 2606

Or iPhone one-tap : 

    US: +19712471195,,96534852606#  or +12532158782,,96534852606# 

Or Telephone:

    Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):

        US: +1 971 247 1195  or +1 253 215 8782  or +1 346 248 7799   

        877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 833 548 0276 

    International numbers available: https://eugene-or-gov.zoom.us/u/abQtvpPG8i 


Sustainability Commission Meeting Recordings per HB 4212

Meeting recordings are available on this website for 30 days. After 30 days, please contact Sustainability Program Staff for access to the meeting recordings.


Regular Commission Meetings


Committee Meetings


Sustainability Commission and COVID-19

Some committee meetings have been suspended to slow the spread of COVID-19. You can find specific updates on meetings, events, programs and facilities on this website: https://www.eugene-or.gov/4339/Meetings-Events-Programs-and-Facility-Up.  Sustainability Commission Meeting and Committee Meeting recordings are available below for public viewing.


General updates from the City regarding COVID-19 are available on this website: https://www.eugene-or.gov/4333/COVID-19-Coronavirus.

About the Eugene Sustainability Commission


Mission Statement

The Sustainability Commission works to create a healthy community now and in the future by proposing measurable solutions to pressing environmental, social and economic concerns to the City of Eugene, its partners and its people. 


There are a total of 13 commissioners. See the current commissioner roster for information about the appointments and terms.


Functions

The commission acts as a policy advisory body to the Council and City Manager in the initiation or development of programs that will create or enhance sustainable practices within the community. The commission advises on policy matters related to:


  • Sustainable practices
  • Businesses that produce sustainable products and services
  • City building design and infrastructure
  • Related issues that directly affect sustainability efforts considered by the City Council

Background 

The Sustainability Commission was created in March 2007, (by Ordinance No. 20379), following a recommendation from the mayor’s Sustainable Business Initiative task force. 


The commission focuses on all three aspects of sustainability:


  1. Social equity
  2. Environmental health
  3. Economic prosperity

Additional Information

Learn about other boards and commissions.

Contact Us

  1. Office of Sustainability


    125 East 8th Ave.
    2nd Floor
    Eugene, OR 97401
    Ph: 541-682-5649

    Email