Value proposition

California's lead agency in the fight against air pollution & climate change.

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is a part of the California Environmental Protection Agency, an organization which reports directly to the Governor's Office in the Executive Branch of California State Government.

The mission of the California Air Resources Board is to promote and protect public health, welfare and ecological resources through the effective and efficient reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering the effects on the economy of the state.

CARB's major goals are to:
Provide safe, clean air to all Californians
Protect the public from exposure to toxic air contaminants
Reduce California's emission of greenhouse gases
Provide leadership in implementing and enforcing air pollution control rules and regulations
Provide innovative approaches for complying with air pollution rules and regulations
Base decisions on best possible scientific and economic information
Provide quality customer service to all ARB clients