Justice40
A federal initiative directing 40% of the benefits from certain environmental, climate, and clean-energy investments to disadvantaged communities.
Related terms
Disadvantaged Community A community designated by federal or state government as bearing a heavy combination of environmental, economic, and health burdens, qualifying it for targeted investment under programs like Justice40. Environmental Justice The principle that all people, regardless of race or income, deserve equal protection from environmental hazards and equal access to a healthy environment. Federal Cleanup Funds Money allocated by Congress (under programs like Superfund, the Inflation Reduction Act, and Justice40) to remediate contaminated land or fund environmental health work in disadvantaged communities.