Office of Climate Change Initiatives

Status: In development

A Carbon Budget and Accounting Framework systematically integrates climate action policies, including a green procurement policy and carbon credit policy, with the tools and resources necessary to implement robust GHG emission calculations into existing budget reporting processes and templates. These align with the global fair share carbon budget to keep global warming well below 2°C and ideally within 1.5°C, in accordance with the Paris Agreement.

By ensuring accountability and transparency, the carbon budget and approval processes will save money both for the corporation and the overall community through strategic capital planning for climate action, reduce energy/fuel costs, and future inflationary costs.

Status: In development

Climate justice is the centering of social justice and equity in our understanding of climate change, including its causes and impacts, and in climate mitigation and adaptation efforts. A Climate Justice Framework will help guide the implementation of Hamilton’s Climate Action Strategy and other climate change-related work across the City of Hamilton. It will support and prioritize the fair, equitable, and inclusive participation of frontline communities in this co-design work, recognizing the agency, lived experience, and valuable knowledge of these historically marginalized communities.  

Status: In development

A Net Zero GHG and Carbon Standard for all new City of Hamilton facilities is being pursued with the City’s Corporate Facilities and Energy Management Division. The goal is to have a new Net Zero Standard created by 2026 and a strategy for implementation - including a plan for funding any additional costs associated with constructing buildings in this manner.

Status: In development

Status: In development