These indicators track the state of the natural urban environment, which is also linked to human health. How much green space is there in a community? Do its residents enjoy clean air? Why this Indicator is Important Air pollution includes fine particulate matter, ground-level ozone, and nitrogen dioxide. It comes from human-driven sources like fossil fuel burning vehicles, burning natural gas, certain industries, or natural events like wildfires.1 Poor air quality increases

Switching to renewable energy from fossil fuels is the foundation of climate action. Many kinds of renewable energy (such as solar) can be locally generated within municipality boundaries. How much of a community’s energy mix is renewable? Why this Indicator is Important This indicator looks at the portion of a city’s electricity generated from renewable sources. Electricity can be generated from non-renewable sources (such as coal), or renewable (such as solar). In provinces

Buildings are one of the most impactful areas where a municipality can reduce its emissions. Increasing energy efficiency can also make housing costs more affordable. Housing prices have been increasing, and ensuring people can afford housing is important for tackling poverty. How affordable is housing in a community? How many of its buildings are sustainable? Why this Indicator is Important Buildings account for Canada’s third largest source of GHG emissions at 18%.1 As clim

Buildings are one of the most impactful areas where a municipality can reduce its emissions. Increasing energy efficiency can also make housing costs more affordable. Housing prices have been increasing, and ensuring people can afford housing is important for tackling poverty. How affordable is housing in a community? How many of its buildings are sustainable? Why this Indicator is Important Climate change and housing access are parallel crises that need to be tackled togethe

These indicators track municipal governance and management on climate and sustainability. Who is making decisions and are they representative of the community? What commitments has the municipality made? Are they backing up those commitments with adequate resources? Why this Indicator is Important Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) is a program of the Federation for Canadian Municipalities (FCM)1 and ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability Canada,2 open to any Canadian