Municipal Action Plan
Since joining the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) program in March 2018 through a Council resolution, the Township of Tay has achieved Milestones 1, 2 and 3.
To read more about Tay’s commitment to the environment and sustainability, visit their website at https://www.tay.ca/living-here/sustainability-and-the-environment/
GHG emission summary
In 2015 the Township of Tay emitted approximately 41,052 tonnes of CO2 equivalent (tCO2e), with corporate emissions accounting for 1% of this total or 898 tCO2e and community emissions accounting for 99% or 40,154 tCO2e.
Community energy consumption data was provided by Newmarket-Tay Hydro and Enbridge, while corporate information was provided by the municipality itself.
“Tay Township is committed and very proud to be working with our neighbouring municipalities through Sustainable Severn Sound in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and work collaboratively in achieving targets to combat climate change and ensure sustainability through the Climate Change Action Plan.” – Councillor Jeff Bumstead, Township of Tay
Milestones
Achieved January 2018
Milestone 0
Achieved July 2018
Milestone 1
Achieved April 2019
Milestone 2
Achieved April 2019
Milestone 3
Underway
Milestone 4
Ongoing
Milestone 5
Tay's total GHG emissions (per cent)
Total GHG emissions
Community GHG emissions
Corporate GHG emissions
Targets
2015
Community target: 6% below 2015 levels by 2028
94%
Corporate target: 25% below 2015 levels by 2028
75%