Letter from Green Communities Committee re: Corporate Carbon Neutrality for 2017

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August 15, 2018

His Worship Mayor David Screech and Councillors Town of View Royal 45 View Royal Ave Victoria BC V9B 1A6

Dear Mayor Screech and Councillors:

On behalf of the joint Provincial-Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Green Communities Committee (GCC), we would like to extend our congratulations for successfully achieving your goal of corporate carbon neutrality for the 2017 reporting year.

As a signatory to the Climate Action Charter, you have demonstrated your commitment to work with the Province of British Columbia and UBCM to take action on climate change and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in your community and corporate operations.

The work that your local government has undertaken to reduce and offset its corporate emissions demonstrates significant climate leadership and sets the stage for broader climate action in the community. Your leadership and commitment continues to be essential to ensuring the achievement of our collective climate action goals.

The GCC was established under the Charter to support local governments in achieving their climate goals. In acknowledgement of the efforts of local leaders, the GCC is again recognizing the progress and achievements of local governments such as yours through the multi-level Climate Action Recognition Program. A description of this program is enclosed for your reference.

As a Charter signatory who achieved Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 recognition, and additionally met the goal of corporate carbon neutrality for the 2017 reporting year, you have been awarded Level 4 recognition — ‘Achievement of Carbon Neutrality’.

In recognition of your significant achievements, the GCC is pleased to provide you with carbon neutral branding for use on official websites and letterheads. An electronic file with the 2017 logo will be provided to your Chief Administrative Officer via email. Also enclosed is a BC Climate Action Community 2017 — Climate Leader - Carbon Neutral window decal, for use on public buildings.

Congratulations again on your continually improving achievement. We applaud your leadership and wish you continued success in your ongoing commitment to the goal of corporate carbon neutrality, and your efforts to reduce emissions in the broader community.

Sincerely,

Tara Faganello Assistant Deputy Minister Local Government Division Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Gary MacIsaac Executive Director Union of British Columbia Municipalities

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