Mission Statement
Vision
A healthy breathing environment for every Bay Area resident.
Mission
To protect and improve public health, air quality, and the global climate.
Core Values
Excellence - Air District programs and policies are founded on science, developed with technical expertise, and executed with quality.
Leadership - The Air District will be at the forefront of air quality improvement and will pioneer new strategies to achieve healthy air and protect the climate.
Collaboration - Involving, listening, and engaging all stakeholders, including partner agencies, to create broad acceptance for healthy air solutions.
Dedication
- Committed staff that live and believe the Air District’s mission.
Equity - All Bay Area residents have the right to breathe clean air.
Strategic Goals
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Reduce and ultimately eliminate health disparities due to air pollution.
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Achieve and maintain air quality standards for all criteria pollutants, utilizing the expertise and innovation of the Air District and its partner agencies.
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Implement exemplary regulatory programs and ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State and Air District regulations.
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Through incentives and partnerships, establish the Bay Area as a leading center for emissions reductions in the areas of mobile sources, land use planning, innovative technology and energy.
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Utilize educational programs and partnerships to engage all Bay Area stakeholders in sparing the air every day.
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Serve as air quality authority in development of air policy and information.
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Apply state-of-the-art tools, techniques, and technology in Air District operations.
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Retain a top-performing and motivated workforce.
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Implement best practices in environmental stewardship in Air District operations.