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City releases 2026 Annual Sustainability Report
Now available in an enhanced web-based format, the report features interactive data, charts, and visuals that provide a comprehensive look at progress from calendar year 2025. Residents can explore and filter the report data at resilientoahu.org/sustainabilityreport.
The report outlines measurable progress across major focus areas, including City operations, waste management, food systems, climate mitigation, climate adaptation, transportation, and disaster resilience.
“Our City departments share a collective responsibility for integrating sustainability into our plans, programs, and policies, from improving longstanding public services to innovating new solutions for our evolving community challenges,” said Mayor Rick Blangiardi. “Tracking City-wide progress empowers us to plan strategically and take meaningful action toward our sustainability goals, holding us accountable, and ultimately resulting in a better future for all our residents.”
Key findings from the 2026 report include:
• City solar photovoltaic (PV) systems generated 12.2 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) in 2025—a 14.6 percent increase from 2024—helping power public facilities and reduce energy costs.
• Following the Skyline Segment 2 expansion, ridership nearly doubled to more than 281,000 monthly trips in December 2025 compared to the previous year.
• City vehicle fuel consumption decreased by one percent in Fiscal Year 2025, while fuel costs dropped 14 percent.
• The City added four miles of bikeways in 2025, including 1.6 miles of new protected lanes and the King Street extension into Downtown Honolulu.
• City departments planted 1,449 trees in 2025, contributing to more than 12,000 trees planted island-wide since 2018.
• Renewable energy accounted for 32 percent of electricity generated on Oʻahu, driven largely by growth in residential rooftop solar.
• Four additional neighborhoods achieved Firewise USA recognition, bringing the total to seven recognized sites and five more communities in progress.
• Electric vehicle registrations surpassed 30,000 on O‘ahu, a 17 percent increase from 2024 and an 84 percent increase over five years.
Beyond the data, the report highlights the partnerships and community-driven efforts behind the progress. Recent initiatives include coastal dune restoration at Kailua Beach Park and the launch of Stations of Abundance, which activates Skyline Station as hubs for food access.
“Sustainability isn’t a one-time choice—it’s a daily commitment backed by bold, long-term action, and reaffirmed through detailed and transparent data reporting,” said Dr. Kealoha Fox, chief resilience officer and executive director of the Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency. “The key findings and stories of impact found in this report—in addition to the everyday efforts of individuals, communities, and organizations—emphasize the collective efforts underway that improve our quality of life now and for future generations.”
In the spirit of “Earth Day is every day,” the City invites residents to be part of the change—both by getting involved in sustainability efforts in their own communities and by taking advantage of programs that help make everyday choices more sustainable. From volunteering at ʻāina workdays to participating in resilience trainings, there are many ways to contribute and learn. Residents also have access to City offerings and resources, such as improved rebates for water-efficient appliances, to save money and reduce their environmental footprint at home. To learn simple ways to get involved, visit resilientoahu.org/getinvolved.
Community events scheduled across O‘ahu this week include:
· Mālama Maunalua’s Hana Pūkoʻa coral restoration: May 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
· Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation’s 3Rs School Recycling Drive at Waialua Elementary School: May 2 from 9 to 11 a.m.
· Department of Planning and Permitting’s Rebuild Oʻahu event in Lāʻie: May 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
· Windward Coast Emergency Preparedness Fair: May 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Windward Mall
· Healthy Climate Communities’ Hāmākua Marsh Restoration: May 4 from 9 to 11 a.m.
· Makiki Resilience Training: May 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. at McCully-Mōʻiliʻili Public Library
· 808 Cleanups’ Kalaeloa (Nimitz Beach) Restoration: May 6 from 4 to 6 p.m.
· 2nd Neighborhood Design Workshop for Ka‘ākaukukui (Civic Center) Skyline Station: May 7 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
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