2024 Sustainability Report

The California High-Speed Rail Authority is designing and building the largest and greenest infrastructure project in the country. Sustainability is a driving force behind every decision we make, and we carefully document the work we do to engage communities and protect natural resources. The 2024 Sustainability Report showcases our sustainability achievements and the data supporting them. For example:

• Emissions Savings: By shifting travelers to trains powered by 100 percent renewable energy, high-speed rail will significantly reduce California’s greenhouse gas emissions.
• Station Development: Our stations will prioritize sustainability, functionality, and integration with different transportation modes, with a goal of net-zero energy performance. We are currently advancing design of the first four stations in the Central Valley.
• Wildlife and Habitat Protection: More than 250 wildlife crossings, bridges, overpasses, and viaducts are incorporated to allow wildlife to pass under the tracks. To counter environmental impacts, we have also restored 4,490 acres of natural habitat and protected 3,190 acres of agricultural land from development.
• Net-Zero Construction Standards: Our construction process adopts a net-zero approach to reduce air emissions and greenhouse gases, offsetting construction fleet emissions. We divert 95 percent of waste through recycling, reuse, and composting of non-hazardous materials.

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