Climate Change Initiatives
Climate Change Action Plan
Sustainable Peterborough has developed a Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) for the Greater Peterborough Area. The overall objective of the CCAP is to reduce our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, reduce the use of fossil fuels, lower our energy consumption, and adapt to our changing climate. The plan has identified goals, actions, and emissions reduction targets that fit with and address the unique needs of each Municipal and First Nation partner.
Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) Program is a commitment by local governments to reduce GHG emissions and act on climate change. Administered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), the program has over 225 local and regional governments participating. As a Priority Action of the Sustainable Peterborough Plan, each Municipal and First Nation was encouraged to become a member of the PCP Program.
Climate Action at Home
GreenUP, in partnership with Peterborough County and the City of Peterborough, has developed a series of Climate Action at Home videos to help you take action!
- Easy DIY Retrofits - Learn about easy DIY retrofits that you can complete in your own home or apartment
- Achieving Carbon Neutral - Find out how you can go further to significantly address climate change
Corporate Greenhouse Gas Emissions Progress Report
The intent of this report is to highlight the Township’s efforts to reduce GHG emissions across the Township’s Corporate sectors and demonstrate its progress in reaching the GHG emission reduction targets outlined in Selwyn’s Climate Change Action Plan. The Climate Change Action Plan outlines a goal to reduce GHG Emissions by 40% by 2031. As of 2023, Selwyn Township has reduced its corporate GHG emissions by 68%, or 8,484 tonnes of tCO2e.
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