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

2. Released a Discussion Paper
Taking Stock…
Released a Discussion Paper
We want your feedback
Everyone is involved

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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 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.
– Act Locally- The Municipal Role in Fighting Climate Change (2009)

6. Hamilton Emissions Inventory
Air Quality & Climate Change Corporate Strategic Plan
ICLEI GHG Protocols for the PCP Program
Emissions Inventory (2009)
Corporate (2005) & Community (2006)
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.

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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?

11. 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.

12. 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?

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

14. Taking Stock… We want your feedback Everyone is involved