The City of Saskatoon is taking action on climate change and working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The City is a member of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Partners for Climate Protection program to lower greenhouse gas emissions and improve the quality of life for Saskatoon residents.
Energy & Greenhouse Gas Management Plan (large PDF - 11 MB)
The City of Saskatoon and Road Map 2020 are working together to engage the community on ways to better manage energy and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Road Map Saskatoon is a local non-profit organization whose members represent a variety of sectors in the community, all working to make Saskatoon more sustainable. The input gathered by Road Map 2020 contributed to the Energy and Greenhouse Gas Management Plan, a plan for Saskatoon to lower its emissions.
The Partners for Climate Protection Program, of which Saskatoon is a member, is a network of over 120 Canadian Municipalities that are taking action on climate change and greenhouse gas emissions. The program uses a five milestone framework to help guide municipalities to lower their greenhouse gas emissions.
The five milestones are:
- Milestone One: Create a GHG Emissions Inventory and Forecast
- Milestone Two: Set a Reduction Target
- Milestone Three: Develop a Local Action Plan
- Milestone Four: Implement the Local Action Plan
- Milestone Five: Measure Progress and Report Results
Meeting the milestones...
1. Create a greenhouse gas emissions inventory and forecast - The City of Saskatoon has completed Milestone One. A full copy of the report City of Saskatoon Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory, Forecast & Target (PDF) is available for review.
2. Set a reduction target - Milestone Two was completed in the fall of 2005 when City Council adopted targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 6 % below 1990 levels by 2013 for the community of Saskatoon, and 10% below 1990 levels by 2013 for the City’s Corporate operations.
3. Develop a local action plan - Milestone Three was achieved in December 2007 when Council adopted the Energy & Greenhouse Gas Management Plan (large PDF - 11 MB). The Plan guide how the community and the City’s Corporate operations achieve the targets set by Council.
4. Implement the Plan - The City began implementing the Plan in 2008. Watch for updates.
For tips on how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions see Sustainable Living Tips