
San Mateo County

San Mateo at a glance
84%* of the people in the San Mateo County believe that climate change is happening
and 78% of San Mateo people think community members should do more.
What can YOU do? We're glad you asked!
Find businesses, non-profit organizations, and city & county sustainability offices,
all doing something to be part of the climate solution, then reach out and connect!

* see the San Mateo Climate Opinion Fact Sheet
from the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication
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COMING SOON!
Your neighbors are doing extraordinary things!
If you or someone you know is a Climate Solutionist we'd like to feature them in our Spotlight Series. Send your suggestions to info@DrawdownBayArea.org.
What inspires you? Discover your solutions here
Green Businesses
Find businesses near you that are Certified Green
Local businesses that are doing the right thing would certainly appreciate your support. Find one near you!
Are you interested in becoming a Green Business?
The San Mateo Office of Sustainability offers technical assistance and resources to small and medium sized businesses located in San Mateo County to conserve energy and water, minimize waste, prevent pollution, and save money! Do you want to have safer products and happy employees?
Become a Certified Green Business! You're in good company: join the program that is greening California, one business at a time. Part of the statewide California Green Business Network, leading the nation in creating a vibrant green economy that makes communities healthier and more livable while conserving resources.
Community Actions
It's always easier - and more fun - to take actions with others
Find local nonprofits, networks, coalitions, community action groups, and more - all are doing something to be a part of the climate solution. Reach out to the ones that speak to you. This will never be a "complete list", so let us know about organizations that should be added: drop us a note at info@DrawdownBayArea.org.
Peninsula Interfaith Climate Action
local, advocacy, lifestyle
PICA is a Regional Working Group of California Interfaith Power and Light. We work to 1) Reduce the carbon footprint 2) Develop and put on educational programs 3) Work on legislative issues by writing letters and meeting with elected officials.
Local governments can make all the difference - learn what yours is doing
Government Engagement
COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
The County's Office of Sustainability strives to improve the sustainability of the County’s operations and the greater community in the areas of energy efficiency, greenhouse gas emission reductions, renewable energy, alternative transportation, zero waste programs programs, and resource conservation.
Explore countywide sustainability resources, or find your local government below.
CITIES, TOWNS & AGENCIES:
What's Happening Around the Bay?
Explore more solutions
There are agencies, community organizations, and business groups that are not centered in one particular county, but serve the region, and are often connected beyond the Bay. They offer information, resources, and ways to join the larger effort to implement climate solutions. Take a look at these organizations' websites.