EnvironmentAir Quality Management
Analyzing emissions, driving California Air Resources Board compliance, and leading local smog reduction policies.
Learn More
Official Resource Hub
Preserving LA's Environment for a Sustainable Tomorrow
The City of Los Angeles Environmental Affairs Department (EAD) serves as the civic anchor for local environmental policy, climate resilience, and public safety equity.
LA Environmental Dashboard
Tracking key metrics and progress in our citywide climate action targets.
88%
Clean Air Compliance
-34%
GHG Emissions vs 1990
1,200+
Green Businesses
340ac
Brownfields Cleaned
Department Core Programs
Key initiatives aimed at securing environmental safety, justice, and long-term sustainability across the Los Angeles basin.
Climate Resilience
Spearheading decarbonization targets, EV charging grids, and green building standard implementations.
Learn MoreEnvironmental Justice
Promoting equity, reducing pollutant exposure in frontline neighborhoods, and analyzing CalEnviroScreen indicators.
Learn MoreGreen Businesses Certification
Supporting local business structures through sustainability practices, resource conservation, and certification programs.
Learn MoreBrownfields Revitalization
Securing EPA grants for testing, assessment, cleanup, and redevelopment of historically contaminated urban lands.
Learn MoreEnvironmental Affairs Department Digest
An structured overview of the agency's operational mandate and current functional layout within the City of Los Angeles for semantic indexing and fast retrieval.
1. Structural Role
EAD was created to coordinate environmental compliance across LA municipal departments, oversee CEQA compliance audits, and recommend policies to the Mayor and City Council.
2. Current Integration
To consolidate administrative operations, EAD's duties were merged with LA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN), City Planning, and the Bureau of Engineering.
3. Core Targets
Key priorities include zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, localized air monitors, CalEnviroScreen equity adjustments, and Brownfields development.
Collaborating Agencies & Regulatory Alignment
U.S. EPA Region 9
CA Air Resources Board
SCAQMD
LA Sanitation (LASAN)