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How can you reduce your carbon footprint?

Each time you use SEPTA, you make a choice that improves the environment. Use the calculator to determine how much you can reduce your carbon footprint by leaving your car behind and riding SEPTA.

Sustainability Plans

SEP-TAINABLE 2020

SEP-TAINABLE 2020

SEP-TAINABLE 2020 – published in 2017 – is an update to the 2011 sustainability plan (below).  This plan creates new goals, establishes new targets for existing goals and is redesigned to be more accessible and relevant to a wider audience. SEP-TAINABLE 2020 lays out progress and goals related to the natural environment; healthy communities and workforce; and economic vitality.

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SEP-TAINABLE: The Route to Regional Sustainability

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SEP-TAINABLE: The Route to Regional Sustainability

SEP-TAINABLE: The Route to Regional Sustainability was published in 2011 and is SEPTA’s first five-year sustainability plan, which places SEPTA’s sustainability initiatives into a comprehensive, strategic framework.

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Annual Sustainability Reports

SEP-TAINABLE Annual Report April 2020

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2020 Annual Report

The 2020 SEP-TAINABLE Annual Report provides an update on progress, highlighting current and future efforts that represent a commitment to continual improvement in each pillar of the plan. The plan document and website are designed to be accessible and relevant to all riders and residents of Southeastern Pennsylvania. Find out how SEPTA is contributing to a more sustainable region and what you can do to help support SEPTA’s sustainability efforts.

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Other Sustainability Planning Documents

Learn more about other sustainability report initiatives on the Reports page under the Sustainability section. 

Awards

SEPTA is proud of its many accomplishments relating to sustainability. Below are some of the awards SEPTA has received.

  • IDC Smart City North America Awards (SCNAA) (2023)
  • Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence (2023)
  • Graphic Design USA American Inhouse Design Award: Annual Reports category (2020)
  • 10,000.00 Friends of Pennsylvania Commonwealth Award (2019)
  • Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence (2016)
  • Women Transportation Seminars: Innovation Award (2014)
  • Energy Storage North America Innovation Award (2014)
  • BUS Ride “Green Award” (2012)
  • Graphic Design USA “American Graphic Design Award (2011- 2012)
  • Greater Valley Forge TMA “Platinum” Recognition Level for Sustainability (2012)
  • American Public Transportation Association “Gold” Recognition Level for Sustainability (2012)
  • American Public Transportation Association “Outstanding Public Transportation System Achievement Award” (2012)
  • Environmental Protection Agency “Energy Star” Award for SEPTA Headquarters (2010)
  • Government Finance Officers Association “Distinguished Budget Presentation Award” (2005-to-Present)
  • PenJerDel “Green Vision Award” (2009)
  • Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission “Transportation Program of the Year Award” for “Go Green, Go SEPTA Awareness Campaign” (2009)

Questions?

Want to leave a comment or speak to the team? Email us at sustainability@septa.org or call us at (888) 281-1999.

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