City of Torrance
“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)
