Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate & Energy
• Built Environment
• Economy & Jobs
• Education, Arts, & Community
• Equity & Empowerment
• Health & Safety
• Natural Systems
• Realizing Resilience
• Innovation

Environmental Achievements

• Became the first city in Florida and the 20th city nationally to commit to 100% clean energy.
• Completed its first ever GHG emissions inventory and developed a roadmap for 100% clean energy by 2035 and an 80% GHG emissions reduction by 2050.
• Passed the Sustainability & Resiliency City Facility Building Ordinance, requiring LEED or Envision certification for municipal building projects.

Social Achievements

• Implemented several housing and affordability initiatives, including reducing minimum lot size for ADUs and creating a workforce housing density bonus.
• Engaged in collaborative efforts with local institutions to develop additional energy strategies.
• Supported existing living wage campaigns.

Governance Achievements

• Formed the Health, Energy, Resiliency, & Sustainability Committee (HERS) to address sustainability challenges.
• Adopted the Sustainability & Resiliency City Facility Building Ordinance.
• Actively participated in the Tampa Bay Regional Resiliency Coalition.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Housing costs are a concern for both residents and businesses.
• Disparities exist in access to resources and opportunities based on race and socioeconomic status.
• Need to improve communication within and among City departments to incorporate innovation and sustainability.

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed a unified affordable housing strategy.
• Prioritized racial justice as part of its government and community partner work.
• Implemented a Health in All Policies approach.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Establish City procurement standards that encourage purchase of local goods and services.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Sea level rise
• Extreme weather events

Transition Risks

• Changes in energy markets

Opportunities

• Development of clean energy technologies

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: STAR Communities

Certifications: LEED, Envision

Awards & Recognition

• Best Workplace for Commuters
• Silver-level Bicycle Friendly Community

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Land Use
• Transportation
• Materials Management
• Energy
• Water
• Food
• Governance & Outreach

Environmental Achievements

• Implemented a Front Yard Tree Program
• Construction of LEED and EarthCraft certified facilities in parks
• Tree canopy tracking, No Net Loss of Trees Policy, and Tree Preservation Ordinance

Social Achievements

• Community education session on sustainability
• Partnership with Trees Atlanta
• Partnership with Keep Chamblee Beautiful for recurring events

Governance Achievements

• Adoption of the One Chamblee Comprehensive Plan (2019)
• Creation of a Sustainability Committee

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Urban heat islands
• Lack of community awareness of sustainability issues
• Inertia and resistance to new ideas among developers and builders
• Limited ecological knowledge within the city
• Lack of a dedicated sustainability department
• Georgia's abundant landfill space and low tipping fees hindering sustainable waste management
• Electricity sourced from Georgia Power (64% carbon-based fuels in 2019)
• Nancy Creek and North Fork Peachtree Creek impaired water quality
• Aging developments not meeting current stormwater requirements

Mitigation Strategies

• Cool roof strategy
• Tree canopy preservation and management
• Multi-family recycling code
• Community recycling education program
• Construction and demolition waste reduction
• Improved energy codes
• Benchmarking
• Clean energy goal
• Regional watershed-based planning strategy
• Green infrastructure goals
• Green infrastructure maintenance and inspection protocols
• Promotion of water harvesting for reuse
• Benchmarking and auditing municipal and commercial buildings
• Adoption of urban agriculture typologies
• Creation of a Chamblee Sustainability Partnership
• Establishment of a Green Revolving Loan Fund

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Tree planting programs
• Construction and demolition waste reduction requirements

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme heat events
• Excessive drought
• Sea level rise

Transition Risks

• Changes in energy generation profile

Opportunities

• Energy efficiency improvements
• Renewable energy adoption

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC)’s Green Community Program

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Economic Development
• Infrastructure
• Community Development
• Regional Cooperation
• Affordable Housing

Environmental Achievements

• Improved Truckee River water quality by diverting effluent water to industrial uses
• Returned 1,500 acre-feet of water from the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center to the Truckee River and Pyramid Lake
• Noxious weed management programs

Social Achievements

• Facilitated career opportunities through industrial process water
• Increased capacity for manufacturing and tech company expansion
• Provided extended stay workforce hotel and RV accommodations at the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center
• Amended development codes to facilitate affordable housing

Governance Achievements

• Private-public partnership with Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center
• Streamlined permitting processes
• Regional cooperation agreements for fire, EMS, and other services
• Secured an 89437 USPS ZIP Code for McCarran, Storey County

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Challenging geography and long distances between communities
• Federal land constraints
• Water reliability concerns
• Need for major capital improvements
• Traffic congestion and safety concerns on I-80
• Affordable housing shortage

Mitigation Strategies

• Private-public partnerships
• Master plan and code updates
• Regional effluent pipeline project
• Tax Increment Area for infrastructure financing
• Capital improvement plan
• Exploring alternative road connectors
• Assembly Bill 63 for I-80 safety corridor
• Amended development codes to increase housing density and affordability

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Flooding

Environmental Metrics

Climate Goals & Targets

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Not disclosed

Social Achievements

• Not disclosed

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Vulnerability of critical water and wastewater infrastructure to various hazards (e.g., earthquakes, floods, wildfires, cyber threats).
• Potential for service disruptions and economic losses due to hazard events.
• Need for improved public awareness and preparedness.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implementation of mitigation actions identified in the plan, including infrastructure improvements, security enhancements, and public outreach programs.
• Integration of hazard mitigation into existing planning mechanisms and programs.
• Collaboration among participating agencies and utilities.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Coastal erosion
• Coastal storms
• Sea level rise
• Flooding
• Wildfires
• Extreme heat
• Drought

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes related to climate change
• Changes in water demand

Opportunities

• Development of water-efficient technologies
• Investment in renewable energy

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: DMA 2000

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed