Our Vision
A Future Where Communities of Color Can Thrive
The Greenlining Institute works towards a future where communities of color can build wealth, live in healthy places filled with economic opportunity, and are ready to meet the challenges posed by climate change.
Learn more by watching our theory of change video.
Our Impact
Community drives every aspect of our work
Greenlining is building an abundant future that brings investments and opportunities into our communities – what we call Greenlining. Since 1993, we have successfully advocated and negotiated initiatives directing more than $800 billion in corporate and public investments into communities of color in California and across the nation.
We work with communities of color to:
- Understand and analyze the racist barriers to economic opportunity.
- Demand accountability from the public and private sectors to combat injustice.
- Foster consensus-building that produces long-term change and success.
- Bridge research and policy to spearhead innovative strategies at the intersections of racial, economic, and climate equity.
Who We Are
Meet the team who make our work possible
Our team brings lived experience and racial equity expertise to drive our mission and fulfill our vision.
Our Work
To achieve our vision, we focus on four strategic issue areas:
Economic Equity
We all deserve a just economy that works for everyone, not just a privileged few. Everyone should be able to create successful futures for their families and the generations to come.
Read MoreClimate Equity
We advance policies that build healthy and climate-resilient communities of color that benefit from the jobs and wealth created by the green economy and reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.
Read MoreTransformative Communities
We support communities of color to exert their power and strengthen capacity to create and establish their own creative and enduring solutions.
Read MoreLeadership Academy
We’re cultivating the next generation of racial equity leaders as part of our mission to bring lasting, transformative change to communities of color.
Read MoreOur plan and progress towards impact:
Land Acknowledgement
With genuine respect and support, we recognize that The Muwekma Ohlone Tribe are the original stewards of Oakland, Ca and valued members of our community.
Read Land AcknowledgementTheory of Change
We have the theory that if we can transform the very building blocks of our economy from the inside out and develop a roadmap to get there, we have more chances to realize a just future where communities of color can thrive.
Watch Theory of Change VideoStrategic Plan
Greenlining’s Strategic Plan outlines our vision for a thriving and resilient future for communities of color.
See The PlanAnnual Policy Priorities
Our Annual Policy Agenda outlines our priorities for the year ahead, focusing on legislation, regulation, and coalitions to advance our goals for strong communities.
Read Policy AgendaAnnual Reports
Our Annual Report reflects our steadfast progress towards strengthening communities of color while building a long-term vision for a just economy.