Social Equity

Carbon Free Boston is working with All Aces to incorporate social equity in its work. Social equity is a central issue in GHG mitigation because disadvantaged populations spend a larger fraction of their household budget on fuel and electricity, they often have greater exposure to air pollution, environmental hazards and dangerous conditions, and they often face reduced access to basic energy services (heat, mobility, lighting, transportation). Equitable access to affordable, safe, renewable energy must be a central theme in the City’s plan to reach carbon neutrality. Social equity is important in each individual component of a climate action plan (transportation, housing, energy supply), and is a cross-cutting issue due the systemic nature of the socioeconomic forces that lead to marginalization.

Meetings

• April 11, 2018: Slide Deck | Meeting Notes | Handout
• August 1, 2018 at Boston University: Slide Deck | Equity Indicators  | Meeting Notes

Social Equity Advisory Group