Corporate Approach to Meeting IPCC Climate Change Targets Emily - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Climate Emergency: Corporate Approach to Meeting IPCC Climate Change Targets Emily Willobee, Policy & Programs Planner, Engineering John Wong, Manager of Facilities & Assets October 28, 2019

Presentation Outline 1. Sources of Corporate Emissions 2. Fleet & Equipment 3. Municipal Buildings 4. Establish a Funding Source CORPORATE APPROACH TO MEETING IPCC CLIMATE CHANGE TARGETS 2

1 Sources of Corporate Emissions CORPORATE APPROACH TO MEETING IPCC CLIMATE CHANGE TARGETS

Corporate GHG Emissions Corporate GHG Sources Electricity District’s share of overall 4% community emissions Burned Burned Gasoline Natural Gas and Diesel (Buildings) (Fleet) 45% 51% corporate community CORPORATE APPROACH TO MEETING IPCC CLIMATE CHANGE TARGETS

2 Fleet & Equipment CORPORATE APPROACH TO MEETING IPCC CLIMATE CHANGE TARGETS

Best Practices for GHG Reduction Dominant Trends: • Electrification • Supportive charging infrastructure • New technologies that reduce idle time, or km-traveled • Transportation demand management initiatives that support low-emission commuting and work travel Limitations: • Electric is not yet a viable option for all vehicle types • Capital costs Image: innogy CORPORATE APPROACH TO MEETING IPCC CLIMATE CHANGE TARGETS

Recommended Approach • Continue to be an early adopter of electric vehicle tech • Establish a long-range plan for supportive charging • Formalize green fleet purchasing procedures • Continue to pursue right-sizing and renewable fuel sources for heavy duty vehicles • Use a data-focused approach to maximize GHG emission reduction opportunities • Consider adjusting fleet asset replacement cycle to expedite transition to electric CORPORATE APPROACH TO MEETING IPCC CLIMATE CHANGE TARGETS

3 Municipal Buildings CORPORATE APPROACH TO MEETING IPCC CLIMATE CHANGE TARGETS

Best Practices for GHG Reduction • Energy audits • Energy optimization programs • Alternative energy sources – solar heating, photovoltaics, micro-hydro, geo-exchange • Heat exchange – Ice Arena to Aquatic Centre • Building automation – heating, cooling, lighting • Building envelope – wall and roof insulation, glazing • Lighting retrofits - LED • Water efficient plumbing fixtures • Education (paradigm shift) CORPORATE APPROACH TO MEETING IPCC CLIMATE CHANGE TARGETS

Recommended Approach • Continue replacing building equipment with more energy efficient systems • Fuel switching where practical to lower GHG emitting fuel sources • Paradigm shift – Financial Perspective vs Social and Environmental Perspective • Develop a Green Building Policy CORPORATE APPROACH TO MEETING IPCC CLIMATE CHANGE TARGETS

4 Establish a Funding Source CORPORATE APPROACH TO MEETING IPCC CLIMATE CHANGE TARGETS

‘Climate Action Reserve Fund’ Best Practices: • Establish a Climate Action Reserve Fund • Use Provincial CARIP Carbon Tax rebate as seed Recommendation: • Establish a Climate Action Reserve Fund • Recognize CARIP rebate is not sufficient • Consider an environmental levy collected through property tax, or potentially fund initiatives through CACs as appropriate CORPORATE APPROACH TO MEETING IPCC CLIMATE CHANGE TARGETS

Thank You! CORPORATE APPROACH TO MEETING IPCC CLIMATE CHANGE TARGETS