Action 4-1 · CE

Between 2026-2030, SFO will develop procurement requirements and design and construction standards for city agencies and industry to use as a model to adopt as they procure low-carbon and healthy construction materials, food, and fuels.

Timing: By 2030
Lead department: SF International Airport
Strategy: Replicate SFO's model of circular practices citywide, while reducing aviation emissions.
In the plan: Page 79 of the published PDF

Implementation status

Departments report status each January through the City's monitoring, evaluation, and reporting cycle. The first report on the 2026 plan covers calendar year 2026. Status, milestones, and notes will appear here.

Racial and Social Equity ReviewWhat the equity review said about this strategy

Equity impacts

EJ communities may not be aware of these best practices, creating a barrier to benefit from the innovation. EJ communities are rarely first adopters due to a lack of awareness, financial costs, and lack of education, requiring a more intentional approach to ensure access.

Recommendations

EJ communities should be engaged and educated on new practices, empowering communities of color to benefit from emerging technologies and sustainable innovation practices.
As this strategy is implemented, find ways to promote innovation with EJ communities.
Target education and outreach to EJ communities to give them firsthand experience and knowledge of industry best practices.

Not traceable in the final text. Final CE-4 actions are procurement standards and sustainable aviation fuel targets.

Source: 2026 Climate Action Plan, Appendix C. Adoption status is our reading of the final text, pending SFE confirmation.