Sustainability Policy and Planning

SGA works with municipalities, communities, and K-12 schools to develop sustainability plans and policies and energy plans. With guidance and concrete steps, SGA supports communities with impactful and ambitious strategies to fight climate change and build a greener future for all.

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Sustainability plans developed for communities and schools
583,000+
People impacted by SGA sustainability plans
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Emissions reductions in Oak Park, a community benefitting from SGA sustainability planning

Planning for a Greener Future

SGA works with municipalities and K-12 schools to develop comprehensive climate, sustainability, and energy plans. We engage a variety of stakeholders, including youth, administrators, municipal leaders, and outside experts. Our plans and policies draw on evidence-based best practices and metrics to create measurable and ambitious impact.

K-12 Sustainability Plans

Greener Schools, Brigther Futures

SGA works with school administrators, students, and external experts to develop ambitious and comprehensive policies that meet a school’s climate and clean energy goals. Our process for developing these plans is tailored to a school’s needs, and takes into account the voices of students and the wider community to ensure it is equitable and responsive to local concerns.

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Community Sustainability Plans

Strategies for Sustainability and Resilience

SGA supports municipalities and communities in developing comprehensive, community-wide climate and sustainability plans. We help communities address all aspects of climate and sustainability, from energy to waste reduction to transportation, and beyond. We engage a variety of stakeholders and experts to create actionable, impactful, and equitable plans.

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Community Energy Plans

Clean Energy for All

SGA works with municipalities and other community stakeholders to find clean energy solutions that work for residents, businesses, and institutions. From onsite clean energy options like solar and geothermal, to local procurement through community solar programs, SGA brings internal and external expertise to find the best and most affordable solutions to create cleaner, healthier communities.

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Achieving Sustainability Goals - Together

SGA partners with municipalities, school districts, businesses, and other stakeholders to develop comprehensive and effective sustainability plans and policies.

Village of Oak ParkRiver Forest
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“Our school district is just getting started on our sustainability journey, and we have already benefited greatly from the guidance of Seven Generations Ahead through the PlanItGreen Initiative. SGA’s leadership insights, especially around GHG reduction and solar energy, will be key as we implement our new sustainability policy.”

Dr. Ushma Shah, Oak Park Elementary School District 97