EC2021-1698

That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2021-1698, the following be adopted: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That Council direct Administration to develop a framework to measure and report on the Climate Strategy actions, budget and annual spend. That Council direct Administration to provide ongoing expenditure reports to be submitted to Audit Committee; Future reports will explore financials including cost of action/inaction, avoided costs and cost savings as it relates to climate mitigation and adaptation. Qualitative reporting to include indigenous world view, equity, and environment. That Council direct Administration to update the city-wide and corporate greenhouse gas reduction target to be net-zero emissions by 2050 and set sector specific interim targets to ensure accountability and benchmarking; That Council direct Administration to present a plan to retrofit and update all City owned assets with clean energy infrastructure and improvements that exceeds current energy standards; The Plan should include anticipated timelines, a costs/savings analysis, and an action prioritization of City-owned facilities and operations Each Business Unit to build carbon targets and actions into their 2023 2026 business plans and budgets That Council direct Administration to work with civic partners and subsidiaries to ensure alignment with Calgarys climate risk reduction goals and emissions reductions target, including the interim targets. That Council direct Administration to connect with community partners in an outreach and educational campaign that will empower all Calgarians to play their part in meeting the Citys net-zero target and reduce climate risk in our communities; Due to the urgent nature of the Global Climate Emergency, Council directs Administration to pursue and report on the progress on the above actions, to be reported on by the end of Q3 2022, in order to be considered during the 2023-2026 Budget Cycle.