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CORPORATE NET-ZERO STRATEGY 2025-2050
1. That the Corporate Net Zero Strategy attached as Appendix A to Staff Report FAC003-25, 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 all new facilities be designed and constructed to meet a net-zero energy standard, aiming to generate as much renewable energy as they consume from low-carbon sources, where the incremental cost is offset by lifecycle payback as part of the annual capital planning and budgeting process.
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 or their designate 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 staff in the Corporate Facilities Department present a progress report annually to General Committee concerning the Corporate Net Zero Strategy. (FAC003-25)