Correspondence: Letter re: Successful Achievement of Corporate Carbon Neutrality for 2015

September 21, 2016

Ref: 168782

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

Dear Mayor David 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 2015 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 local governments are undertaking to reduce their corporate emissions demonstrates significant climate leadership and sets the stage for broader climate action in the community. With the recent release of the B.C. Climate Leadership Plan, your leadership and commitment continues to be essential to building on progress already made and ensuring the achievement of our collective climate action goals. For more information about B.C.’s Climate Leadership Plan, please go to: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2016PREM0089-001501.

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 has achieved Level 1 and Level 2 recognition, and additionally met the goal of corporate carbon neutrality for the 2015 reporting year, you have been awarded Level 3 recognition – ‘Achievement of Carbon Neutrality’.

In recognition of your significant achievements, the GCC is very pleased to provide you with carbon neutral branding for use on websites and letterheads. An electronic file with the 2015 logo will be provided to your Chief Administrative Officer. Also enclosed is a 2015 Climate Action Community Carbon Neutral window decal, for use on public buildings.

Congratulations again on your 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

Gary MacIsaac Executive Director Union of British Columbia Municipalities

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