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Climate Action KC (CAKC) is a 501c3 organization dedicated to supporting the Kansas City region in achieving its net zero goals through collaboration and decisive action. CAKC brings together over 100 local and state elected officials, as well as leaders from significant civic, nonprofit, public, and corporate organizations. CAKC was established with a vision of regional coordination. Since its founding in 2018, the organization has experienced rapid growth to meet the exceptional demand for climate action.
In 2020, Climate Action KC partnered with the Global Covenant of Mayors and the Mid-America Regional Council to develop a comprehensive Climate Action Plan for the region. This plan included an in-depth Emissions Inventory and Climate Risk & Vulnerability Assessment. CAKC has outlined a roadmap to achieve Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050, with intermediate net zero targets for all local governments by 2030, regional energy generation by 2035, and all homes and buildings by 2040. Since its launch, the Climate Action Plan and its goals have been endorsed or adopted by 19 different governments across the KC Region, serving 83% of the population.
In 2021, CAKC introduced the Building Energy Exchange KC (BE-Ex KC) initiative. Recognizing that 63% of the region’s emissions stem from the building sector, BE-Ex KC was developed through a collaborative effort between the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) and Climate Action KC. Its primary aim is to facilitate the transition to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in buildings by 2050.
In March 2024, CAKC launched Plug in KC, which will support the electrification of Kansas City’s transportation sector. This sector currently accounts for over 30% of the region’s emissions.
As Climate Action KC continues to expand, our focus remains on fostering a clean energy economy across Kansas City to help the region achieve its net zero target by 2050. The groundbreaking funding opportunities presented by the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law have the potential to transform the Heartland, and Climate Action KC is committed to making this transformation a reality.
