DISCUSSION

1. 2020 CARIP reporting requirements a. tax form submitted
2. End of the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program - implications a. Challenges to measuring corporate emissions b. Loss of coordinated reporting & data c. Balancing credits no longer applicable d. Loss of CARIP Grant as revenue ($2000-$3500 per year ) e. Application based grants (Efforts may not be successful, takes resources)
3. Future reporting a. Staff recommends continuing to track municipal GHG emissions using appropriate methodology. b. In the absence of an annual grant, a 2022 budget request for services to calculate GHG emissions and to purchase carbon credits can be expected. c. Staff recommend that the Town of View Royal demonstrate leadership and accountability to climate adaptation and mitigation through annual reporting.

Next Steps

a. Staff will calculate corporate GHG emissions using available methodology (coefficients vary annually) and report the figures in September. b. Staff will consult with other municipalities in the region and report back on options to measure Green House Gas emissions from municipal operations. c. District of Saanich has filed a resolution for consideration at the Union of BC Municipalities convention in September 2021. There should be opportunities for members of Council attending the event to take part in the discussion. d. Staff can prepare a letter to the Province calling for consistent, non-application based funding to support annual reporting of municipal Green House Gas emissions, if directed by Council.

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the July 8, 2021 report from the Senior Planner titled “2020 Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program and End of Program” be received for information.