“The City of Torrance takes its responsibility to future generations seriously, and is diligently and creatively working to make the City a better and more environmentally friendly place.” -City of Torrance Municipal Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report

About Torrance

• Incorporated: 1921
• Population:  145,438 (2010)
• Location: Coastal community in southwestern Los Angeles County
• Elevation: 89 feet
• Area: 20.6 sq/mi

Climate Action Activities

• 2017 Climate Action Plan
• U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement signatory
• HEAL Cities Campaign participant

Climate Action Resources

Awards

Silver Vanguard Award (2024)

Agency Energy Savings

• Platinum Level, 43% (2024)
• Gold Level, 12% (2017)

Agency Natural Gas Savings

• Gold Level, 11% (2024)

Agency Greenhouse Gas Reductions

• Platinum Level, 22% (2024)

Community Greenhouse Gas Reductions

• Platinum Level, 57% (2024)

Sustainability Best Practices

• Silver Level (2024)