Status of CCAP actions
As of Winter 2023 out of 89 actions:
- 47 actions have been completed, including 38 continuous improvement actions
- 34 actions are underway
- 8 actions have not been started
In 2022, total GHG emissions for the corporation was 69, 859 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. This equals a 1.3 percent increase for corporate emissions above 1990 levels.
Based on Council’s directive in March 2023, the City is aiming to accelerate its climate targets to reduce GHG emissions (beyond current targets of 40 percent by 2030 and 80 percent by 2050 compared to 1990 levels) to consider the new IPPC science and align with international best practices to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Greenhouse gas emissions in the corporation
There are five main sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from municipal operations and services. The main sources and the percentage of GHG emissions they account for include:
- MiWay transit (62%)
- Municipal buildings (28%)
- Fleet (7%)
- Waste (3%)
Greenhouse gas emissions in the community
Within the entire City, there are four main sources of GHG emissions. The main sources and the percentage of GHG emissions they account for include:
- Buildings (54%)
- Transportation (33%)
- Industrial processes (8%)
- Waste (5%)
