Central Ohio Green Pact

On October 4, 2007, City of Columbus Mayor Michael B. Coleman joined with elected officials from 12 other local jurisdictions in signing the Central Ohio Green Pact.  The Pact represents a new, multi-jurisdictional commitment to make our region more sustainable starting with policies that enhance and protect the quality of life, environment and economic vitality. The Pact outlines general values communities should hold to preserve natural resources, to increase green space, reduce our consumption of raw materials and increase recycling.

Implemention of Green Pact Items
1.  Greener Public Fleets
          City of Columbus Policy  Green Fleets Guide  Vehicle GHG Emissions
2.  Growing a Strong, Green Economy
3.  Collaborating to Purchase Green Products
          U.S. EPA's Environmentally Preferable Purchasing  Central Ohio Organization of Public Purchasers
4.  Adopting Sustainable Land Use Policies
          Center for Regional Development at MORPC
5.  Building Green Facilities and Reducing Energy Consumption
          Columbus Green Building Forum  U.S. Green Building Council
6.  Reducing Waste
7.  Educating and Engaging Our Communities
          MORPC Education and Training Series  Central Ohio Regional Issues Forum  Summit on Sustainability and the Environment
8.  Reducing Emissions and Climate Protection
          Carbon Footprint Assessment and Reduction workbook  (.xls - 5 MB)  Workbook Instructions
International Society of Sustainability Professionals Report on City Policies to Reduce GHG 
9.  Preserving Green Space and Creating Greenways
          Central Ohio Greenways  Clean Ohio Fund
10. Mass Transportation
          RideSolutions  COTA

Central Ohio Green Pact: UPDATES

2/4/08- On February 4, the City of Reynoldsburg made the decision to commit to the Central Ohio Green Pact.

4/16/08- At the MORPC State of the Region luncheon all of the Green Pact communities were honored and will each receive an Oak tree commemorating the Pact.

9/11/08- New Pact members signed onto the Green Pact at MORPC's Summit on Sustainability & the Environment.  Total membership is now up to 21.  New members include Pataskala, Metro Parks, Liberty Township, Reynoldsburg, Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District, Franklin County, and COTA.

12/12/08- Green Pact members gather for an annual meeting to share their experiences in implementing the Paact.

How to Join
There is no deadline for communities to join onto the Central Ohio Green Pact.  After your mayor, council, township trustees, or county commissioners approves the steps outlined in the Green Pact, contact Leslie Strader at 614-233-4124, to solidify your commitment to green initiatives by officially signing the Green Pact document.  There will be a signing ceremony at the 2008 Summit on Sustainability and the Environment September 11 - 13. 

Green Pact MembersCentral Ohio Transit Authority (COTA)
City of Bexley 
City of Columbus 
City of Dublin 
City of Gahanna 
City of Grandview Heights
City of Grove City 
City of Hilliard
City of Pataskala 
City of Powell 
City of Reynoldsburg 
City of Upper Arlington 
City of Westerville
City of Worthington
Franklin County 
Franklin County Metro Parks
Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District 
Liberty Township 
Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission
Village of Lithopolis 
Village of New Albany