Burlington, Ont.—May 30, 2017—Councillor Paul Sharman will be attending the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Annual Conference on June 1 to 4 where the City of Burlington will be recognized for achieving all five milestones in the Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) program.
PCP is a group of municipal governments that are actively committed to the reduction of greenhouse gases (GHG) and action on climate change. The goal of the PCP program is to reach five milestones, which include research on current GHG emissions, development and implementation of an action plan and evaluation of the results. Burlington is one of 40 municipalities across Canada to achieve the final milestone in the PCP program.
The City of Burlington has successfully completed all five milestones and is a leader in climate change action in Canada. Councillor Sharman, Council representative on Burlington’s Sustainable Development Advisory Committee, will be participating in a fireside chat to share the city’s success story with other municipal representatives at the annual conference on June 3.
The city has earned the PCP Milestone Trophy through community-based and corporate initiatives, including:
The city will continue its efforts to actively reduce GHG in the community and encourage other municipalities that are working toward better energy and GHG management.
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Quotes
Mayor Rick Goldring
“The entire community has helped our city achieve the five milestones of the Partners for Climate Protection program. The city will continue its sustainable efforts and work towards achieving a key objective in our 25-year Strategic Plan, a healthier environment.”
Ward 5 Councillor Paul Sharman
“Burlington is located on the shores of the largest system of potable water on earth. It is only natural that we should strive to invest in our environment for the health, enjoyment and sustainment of our children, grandchildren and future generations. Council recognizes climate change is a serious issue that can significantly impact our community. I look forward to gaining insights on diverse sustainability initiatives from other municipal representatives and bringing them back to our city.”
Lynn Robichaud, Sr. Sustainability Coordinator
“We have so much more to do and it’s not just about City Hall. Climate change affects everyone in the community. We are very grateful for all the support and effort taken by staff and our community stakeholders to conserve energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Collectively, we can make a difference.”
Links and Resources
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)
Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) program
Burlington’s Sustainable Development Advisory Committee
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