Hennepin County has joined the Cool Counties pledge to take action on climate change. This includes inventorying greenhouse gas emissions, implementing reduction policies, coordinating with state agencies, and supporting reduction legislation. Joining Cool Counties enhances existing county energy and climate policies and programs. The county has set goals that align with but are more aggressive than the state of Minnesota's goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The county is taking various actions to reduce emissions from its buildings and operations through initiatives like recommissioning buildings, installing renewable energy systems, and promoting sustainable transportation and employee programs.