Cincinnati Once Again Named Most Sustainable Metro in the U.S.

‘The big metro sustainability prize goes to Greater Cincinnati, which repeats its No. 1 finish in 2017’

CINCINNATI – Greater Cincinnati has earned the title of most sustainable metro region in the United States for the second year in a row.

The recognition once again comes from Site Selection magazine, an internationally circulated publication covering corporate real estate and economic development. The evaluation is driven by a unique set of criteria that emphasizes LEED and Energy Star buildings, green industry projects, corporate social responsibility rankings, brownfield grants and cleanups, and more.

Following Cincinnati and rounding out the top 5 in the rankings are Chicago, Boston, Seattle and San Diego.

“Cincinnati’s sustainability efforts continue to gain national and international attention. It has become clear that cities and local municipalities will lead the global effort to fight climate change, and Cincinnati is on the front lines,” Mayor John Cranley said. “I am encouraged by the changes we are making, but we have a lot of work left to do.”

“The City of Cincinnati is focused on leading the way on sustainability efforts, which will not only help our environment but also play a major role in strengthening our local economy,” said Acting City Manager Patrick Duhaney. “As a City we remain committed to finding innovative and creative ways to make going green make sense for our community.”

The Site Selection report specifically highlights the 2018 Green Cincinnati Plan which includes 80 strategies to reduce the city’s carbon emissions 80% below 2006 levels by 2050. With underlying themes of sustainability, resilience, and equity, the Plan focuses on energy, transportation, food and more.

“More and more, companies have sustainability in mind when they are deciding where to locate,” reflected Larry Falkin, director of the City’s Office of Environment and Sustainability. “Cincinnati’s sustainability efforts are giving the city an economic boost, while improving quality of life for all Cincinnatians.”

Read the full story at Site Selection’s website. Find the 2018 Green Cincinnati Plan at www.GreenCincinnatiPlan.org.