In 2015, as part of a comprehensive General Plan Update, the City of Carlsbad adopted a Climate Action Plan and a General Plan Sustainability Element. The Climate Action Plan primarily focuses on energy efficiency, renewable energy, alternative modes of travel and zero-emissions vehicles. In addition to greenhouse gas emissions reductions, the Sustainability Element contains policies and programs related to water conservation and recycling, green building, and sustainable food. All of these initiatives support one of Carlsbad’s Community Vision Core Values, which is to emerge as a leader in green development and sustainability by pursuing public/private partnerships, particularly on sustainable water, energy, recycling and foods.