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CORPORATE NET ZERO STRATEGY 2025 - 2050
1. That the Corporate Net Zero Strategy attached as Appendix A to the Report to the Finance and Responsible Governance Committee dated June 4, 2025, be endorsed in principle.
2. That low-carbon alternatives be evaluated as part of the standard capital planning process for all assets.
3. That low-carbon options be recommended when renewing energy-consuming corporate assets in capital planning and budgeting, when lifecycle payback offsets the incremental cost.
4. That staff evaluate the feasibility and lifecycle cost implications of designing new facilities to net-zero energy standards, and report back to Council with recommendations for a formal policy and implementation plan.
5. That all internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles be replaced with electric vehicle (EV) equivalents, typically at end of life, and when feasible, considering the availability of suitable EV models, operational requirements, and the infrastructure needed to support electric vehicles.
6. That renewable energy assets be deployed when they provide a positive return on investment, and that authority be delegated to the Director of Corporate Facilities to execute or modify agreements related to regulatory approvals for these assets.
7. That the prioritization of low-carbon options be approved in situations where equipment failure necessitates immediate replacement under the City’s emergency procurement provisions, whenever technically feasible.
8. That any ROI (return on investment) beyond 5 years on new builds be approved by the Mayor and the Chief Administrative Officer.
9. That staff in the Corporate Facilities Department present a progress report annually to General Committee concerning the Corporate Net Zero Strategy.