Environmental Impact

Environmental Impact

As the leading transit agency in the Washington Metropolitan region, Metro represents the greatest opportunity for the region to reduce its transportation-related carbon footprint. Every trip taken with Metro instead of a car reduces the region's carbon footprint. To achieve further reductions, we are looking inward to increase efficiency, reduce energy and resource consumption, and continue to align with regional sustainability efforts and innovation.

2025 Energy Action Plan

Conserving Resources

Metro actively manages its energy use and purchasing to operate with greater efficiency. Read more.

Carbon Footprint

Carbon Footprint

Metro is committed to reducing our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Read more.

Region's Watersheds

Regional Watersheds

Metro supports clean and healthy waterways. Read more.

Waste and Recycling

Waste & Recycling

Metro is committed to reducing waste and encouraging reduction, reuse, and recycling of materials across our operations. Read more.

Open Space

Open Space

Metro works with its regional partners to encourage compact development around Metro stations, helping to preserve open space. Read more.

Clean Air

Clean Air

The region's health relies on good air quality. Read more.