One member is appointed from each of the five City Council districts, specifically to represent the respective district, while the remaining four members are appointed to represent the City at-large. At least one appointee is under the age of 30 to serve as a representative of younger residents.

Meetings

The CSC holds formal meetings and informal work sessions. All meetings are held from 5:30pm – 7:30pm, typically on the second Tuesdays of each month. Meetings are offered in a hybrid format, but it is preferred for Council members to attend the meetings in person. To attend a meeting via Zoom, please reach out to [email protected] for the meeting link. The CSC meetings are held in the Steve Drew Conference Room, in the Water Resources Operations Building, unless an alternate location is announced.

For more information on how to observe and/or participate in the CSC's formal meetings or informal work sessions, please email Michelle Gill-Moffat at [email protected].

Its mission is to research, advocate, coordinate, and provide outreach for local measures for these results: 

1.      To recommend to City Council strategic projects focused on sustainable improvement, growth, and development of Greensboro for all citizens. 

2.      To research, advocate, coordinate, and provide outreach for local measures to: 

a.       Reduce energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions; 

b.      Support sustainability goals of City departments; 

c.       Identify the costs of implementation and possible funding strategies; and 

d.      Monitor the progress and effectiveness of measures adopted by the Greensboro City Council. 

3.      To initiate areas of focus and research, respond to specific requests from City Council, and report back to the City Council for Council’s consideration, providing opportunity for review and comment by the community at-large. 

4.      To seek input from business groups, schools, City staff, environmental groups, and other interested parties throughout Greensboro and Guilford County. 

5.      To serve the Greensboro community and City Council by formulating and recommending strategies to educate the community on reducing pollutants and energy costs; conserving resources; protecting and strengthening the local economy; promoting environmental justice; and saving money. 

6.      To achieve a just transition to a cleaner, climate-forward, and more equitable Greensboro.  Address the intersection of climate, race, gender, and economic equity, and the barriers of each. Recommend policies and practices to City Council that consider historically marginalized groups at the center.

7.      To embrace diverse communities and the unique voices they support.  With increasing challenges related to climate change, resource scarcity and population growth, it is important that we work together to create a more resilient world.

As needed, CSC may select individuals representing key stakeholder groups, to serve in an advisory role. The CSC works closely with the Office of Sustainability and Resilience to develop recommendations for advancing sustainability initiatives within Greensboro's government operations and throughout the community.