The Office of Sustainability's Environmental Justice Division promotes environmental justice citywide. We envision an environmentally just city where every resident can thrive in a healthy, safe, and prosperous community.

We define environmental justice (EJ) as:

• Equitable distribution of environmental benefits and burdens.
• Righting of past harmful environmental policies and practices.
• Meaningful involvement of residents in decision-making, particularly for those most impacted.

We work to:

• Educate. We increase understanding of EJ issues and the resources and solutions to address them.
• Improve access to data. We collect, analyze, and share environmental and health data. We provide data tools to support equitable decision-making and policy.
• Resource community organizations. We provide grants, consultant support, and networking opportunities.

Our key initiatives include the Philadelphia EJ Mapping Tool and the Community Resilience & Environmental Justice Fund.