HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-2024-252 - 2022 Waterloo Region Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory
Development Services Department www.kitchener.ca
REPORT TO: Committee of the Whole
DATE OF MEETING: August 26, 2024
SUBMITTED BY: Anna Marie Cipriani, Corporate Sustainability Officer, 519-741-2200
ext. 7322
PREPARED BY: Anna Marie Cipriani, Corporate Sustainability Officer, 519-741-2200
ext. 7322
WARD(S) INVOLVED: All
DATE OF REPORT: May 30, 2024
REPORT NO.: DSD-2024-252
SUBJECT: 2022 Waterloo Region Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
That the 2022 Waterloo Region Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report be
received for information.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:
The purpose of this report is to provide an update on TransformWR (our community
climate action plan) progress, focussing on the 2022 community Greenhouse Gas
(GHG) inventory
Progress updates on actions outlined in TransformWR are posted to the TransformWR
Progress Dashboard; launched in October 2023.
The key finding of this re-inventory is that in 2022 there is a 12% community GHG
reduction from our 2010 baseline
This report supports Cultivating a Green City Together: Focuses a sustainable path
to a greener, healthier city; enhancing & protecting parks & natural environment
while transitioning to a low-carbon future; supporting businesses & residents to
make climate-positive choices.
BACKGROUND:
Working together for more than a decade, all eight local municipalities and two local
organizations (Reep Green Solutions and Sustainable Waterloo Region) developed
TransformWR (our community climate action plan) and prepared this 2022 progress report.
The ClimateActionWR Collaborative is committed to tracking community GHG emissions on
an annual basis, with full GHG inventories completed no less than every 5 years; and to
publicly sharing progress on actions via a public dashboard.
REPORT:
*** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. ***
Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance.
Working together for more than a decade all eight local municipalities and two local
organizations (Reep Green Solutions and Sustainable Waterloo Region) form Climate
Action Waterloo Region.TransformWR (DSD-2021-094) is a community climate action plan
endorsed by all eight local councils.
TransformWR Progress Dashboard
TransformWR identifies 6 Transformative Changes, twenty related strategies and seventy-
eight actions. Progress on these actions is captured in the TransformWR Progress
Dashboard; launched in October 2023.
2022 TransformWR GHG Inventory Report
The ClimateActionWR Collaborative is committed to tracking community GHG emissions on
an annual basis, with full GHG inventories completed no less than every 5 years. The 2022
report indicates:
A 12% community GHG emissions reduction from 2010 baseline
Overall, to reach our community 2030 target (50% reduction from baseline -
an additional 38% GHG emissions reduction is needed between now and 2030.
Transportation (47.2%) followed by Buildings (45.4%) contribute the most community
GHGs.
Passenger vehicles account for 31% of total community emissions.
An overall trend towards more light passenger trucks and SUVs on the road is
working against GHG reductions from improved vehicle fuel efficiencies and reduced
travel times.
Industrial, commercial, and institutional sector (ICI) emissions account for 60% of
total building emissions in our community, followed by the residential sector at 40%.
Two energy sources contribute the most to community GHGs - natural gas (39%)
followed by gasoline (37%).
Energy demand coupled with natural gas supply for space and water heating
accounts for 85%-90% of all building GHG emissions.
Livestock product demand coupled with cattle supply account for 85% of emissions
within agriculture (5.8%).
Waste (2%) emissions have grown approximately 19.2% since baseline.
Calls to Action
Transportation
Drive less, rely on public transportation and active transportation more
Electrify passenger vehicles
Buildings
Use energy less and use it more efficiently
Improve building envelopes
Optimize heating and cooling systems
Fuel switch for water and space heating (and cooling)
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
This report supports Cultivating a Green City Together: Focuses a sustainable path to
a greener, healthier city; enhancing & protecting parks & natural environment while
transitioning to a low-carbon future; supporting businesses & residents to make
climate-positive choices.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Capital Budget The recommendation has no impact on the Capital Budget.
Operating Budget The recommendation has no impact on the Operating Budget.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM This report was
council meeting and is scheduled for discussion at the Climate Change and Environment
Advisory Committee June 20, 2024, meeting.
PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES:
CSD-13-108 Community Climate Action Plan and Corporate GHG Reduction
Initiatives- complete
CSD-14-028 Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
CAO-15-024 City of Kitchener Climate Action Plan Terms of Reference
CSD-17-046 Community Climate Action Plan Progress Report
INS-18-024 80x2050 Long Term Community GHG Reduction Target
DSD-2021-094 Community Climate Action Plan TransformWR Strategy
APPROVED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services
ATTACHMENTS: none
