Climate Change Data

Town of Stony Plain

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2011)

Reporting Period: 2011

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Responsibility

Environmental Achievements

  • Converted two sets of traffic control lights and overhead lights at five pedestrian crossings from conventional incandescent lighting to LED lighting in 2010.
  • Installed four solar-powered LED lights at two new pedestrian crossings in 2010.
  • Installed six new solar-powered LED lights along the Town’s public trail system in 2010 (complementing four installed in 2009).
  • Diverted 45% of waste from the landfill in 2010 through curbside organics collection, blue bag recycling program, and The Rotary Recycling Centre.
  • Expanded trail network by 1-2 kilometers per year and enhanced existing trails.
  • Redeveloped Heritage Park, planting over 350 trees.
  • Approved Willow Park Natural Area for maintenance and improvement to preserve biodiversity in 2010.
  • Approved an annual Arbour Day event in 2011 to highlight urban forests.

Social Achievements

  • Launched a curbside organics collection and blue bag recycling program in 2006.
  • Operates The Rotary Recycling Centre, open 7 days a week.
  • Hosts an annual “Treasure Hunt” event for reuse of household items.
  • Hosts a fall hazardous waste roundup and paper shred event.

Governance Achievements

  • Formed an Environmental Stewardship Working Group to guide strategy implementation.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Investigate, propose and continue to implement energy efficiency improvements to all Town facilities (6-10 years)
Medium-term Goals:
  • Investigate and propose environmentally sustainable vehicle purchasing and maintenance standards (3-5 years)
  • Investigate and propose pedestrian-friendly infrastructure and programs (3-5 years)
  • Investigate and propose policies and programs to support a healthy watershed (3-5 years)
  • Investigate, propose and continue to implement waste management practices that support the achievement of a 50% landfill diversion rate (3-5 years)
Short-term Goals:
  • Building retrofits to improve energy efficiency (1-2 years)
  • New development meeting environmentally sustainable design standards (1-2 years)
  • Enhance natural features of open spaces and parks (1-2 years)
  • Implement LED Light Program (1-2 years)
  • Implement water conservation policies and programs (1-2 years)

Environmental Challenges

  • Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
  • Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Improvement of Town tendering and purchasing policies to prioritize environmentally friendly product and service providers.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed