Taking Stock: GHG Emissions in Hamilton January 27, 2011 Strathcona Neighbourhood Association Brian Montgomery Air & Climate Change Coordinator

Released a Discussion Paper Taking Stock… Released a Discussion Paper We want your feedback Everyone is involved www.hamilton.ca/climatechange

Key Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) Climate Change Changes in the climate or long-term, average weather patterns. Can be caused by natural processes, such as the change in the sun’s strength, and by human activities, in particular those that alter the chemical composition of the atmosphere through the build-up of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs). Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Methane (CH4) Nitrous Oxide (N2 O) Hydrofluorocarbons (HFC's) Perflourocarbons (PFC's) Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) Key Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) Sources: Transportation Industry Energy Landfills Land Use 1 tonne of GHGs would fill a two-storey, three bedroom house.

Air Quality & Climate Change Atmospheric Issues Air Emissions Energy Production and Use Acid Rain Smog Climate Change Hazardous Air Pollutants NOx VOCs SO2 N2O CH4 CO2 Particulate Matter Coal Oil Natural Gas Other* - Linkages between Air and climate is through energy and fossil fuel use. * Limited emissions from various sources, including biomass burning Source: Pollution Probe, 2003

Municipalities & Climate Change Canadian GHG Emissions Directly & Indirectly Controlled by Municipalities Compared to Total National Emissions (2006). Canadian GHG emissions were about 718 Mt CO2e in 2006. This is a level 32.7% above the Kyoto target of 1990 baseline emissions. Municipalities responsible for 315 Mt of 2006 Canadian emissions (~ 44%) Direct municipal emissions = 24Mt (4%) Municipalities influence = 291Mt (41%) Influence through regulatory, public policy and community awareness. www.fcm.ca – Act Locally- The Municipal Role in Fighting Climate Change (2009)

Hamilton Emissions Inventory Air Quality & Climate Change Corporate Strategic Plan www.hamilton.ca/climatechange ICLEI GHG Protocols for the PCP Program Emissions Inventory (2009) Corporate (2005) & Community (2006) www.hamilton.ca/ghginventory Corporate Operations Energy- Buildings, City Housing, Streetlights, Water, Fleets, Contracted Fleets, Small engines, Employee travel. Community – Growth Steel (NPRI), Industrial, Commercial, Residential, Waste, Transportation, Agriculture. A starting point for community. Did we miss anything? Corporate Air Quality and Climate Change Plan – targets 10% of 2005 emissions by 2012 and 20% by 2020. Community targets the same using 2006 base year.

Corporate GHG Emissions - 2009 2009 Corporate emissions reduced by 5.4% - 127,000 tonnes. Baseline = 135,000 tonnes Target is 10% by 2012 – 121,500 tonnes 20% by 2020 – 101,600 tonnes

Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions Corporate and Community (2008) = 12M tonnes Steel (58%) Transportation (8%) Industrial (14%) Commercial (11%) Waste (1%) Residential (7%) Municipal Emissions (1%) Water & Sewage (0%) Agriculture (0%) 2008 Community emissions reduced 6.5% - 12 million tonnes. 2006 emissions were – 14 million tonnes 2012 Target = 11,500,786 tonnes

Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions Corporate and Community (2008) – Minus Steel = 5M tonnes Remove Steel – regulated by Prov. and Feds., remains is what we can influence and take action on locally

Proposed Community Targets 10% reduction of 2006 emissions by 2012 20% emissions of 2006 levels by 2020 Q: What do you think they should be?

Community GHG Emissions Changes Industrial and steel sectors dropped 11% - energy conservation Waste dropped 18% - capturing methane Emission reductions are offset by increases of 11.7% and 14.4% in emissions from the residential and commercial sectors respectively Ontario energy mix increased coal in mix and 2008 cooler year.

GHG Emissions – Where do we go from here? Taking Stock Discussion Paper & Feedback As a community what should we do? How do you want to get involved? What should be in place to make your involvement worthwhile?

GHG Emissions – Where do we go from here? Work with the Community Establish Community Climate Change Action Plan (2011-2012) Enhance the Inventory Track Results Many Hamilton Climate Champions out there Everyone has a part to play to address climate change.

Taking Stock… We want your feedback Everyone is involved www.hamilton.ca/climatechange