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Austin Climate Equity Plan March 2022 1 Plan Commitment to Racial Equity Climate Change Eliminate the use of fossil fuels for energy & transportation Energy efficiency Renewable energy Less dependence on cars Electric vehicles • • • • • More trees & natural spaces Healthier consumer choices • Health Affordability Accessibility Racial Equity Eliminate disparities that can be predicted by race Cultural Preservation Community Capacity Just Transition Accountability • • • • • • Safety for all at all times No disproportionate economic outcomes Fair access to services for all Inclusive participation in our city Positive health outcomes for all Embrace culture & difference If we’re not proactively addressing equity, we’re perpetuating injustice. 2 City of Austin – Community Carbon Footprint 2019: 12.3 million metric tons CO2e 3 New Community-Wide Goal Emissions Peaked in 2011 Previous Goal: Net-zero by 2050 (Adopted by Council in 2014) New Goal: Net-zero by 2040 (Approved by Council on 9/30/21) 4 Plan Overview 4 Cross-Cutting Strategies - Big picture themes 17 Goals – To be accomplished by 2030 to keep on track 74 Strategies - Progress in next 5 years Equity Throughout, particularly in Strategies • Prioritize incentives + target communications towards low-income & communities of color Just transition to green jobs for new industries & technology • • • Center communities of color in ongoing learning Prioritize health + other benefits for Eastern Crescent 5 Cross-cutting Strategies Strategy 1: Green Jobs and Entrepreneurship Strategy 2: Prioritize Local Community Initiatives Strategy 3: Regional Collaboration Strategy 4: Local Carbon Reduction Projects, Carbon Offsets and Carbon Dioxide Removal 6 Transportation and Land Use 1 of 3 Goals by 2030: 50% of trips in Austin are made using public transit, biking, walking, carpooling, or avoided altogether by working from home. Transportation Electrification 1 of 3 Goals by 2030: 40% of total vehicle miles traveled in Austin are electrified and electric vehicle ownership is culturally, geographically, and economically diverse. 7 Sustainable Buildings 1 of 4 goals by 2030: All new buildings are net-zero carbon, emissions from existing buildings are reduced by 25%, and natural gas-related emissions are reduced by 30%. Food and Product Consumption 1 of 3 goals by 2030: Greenhouse gas emissions from institutional, commercial, and government purchasing are reduced by at least 50%. Natural Systems 1 of 4 goals by 2030: All city-owned lands are included under a management plan that results in neutral or negative carbon emissions and maximizes community benefits. 8 September 30 - Resolution 99 Adopted 10-1: Approve the adoption of the Austin Climate Equity Plan, which sets a new community-wide goal of equitably reaching net-zero community-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, using a steep decline path followed by negative emissions. Resolution 110 https://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=368416 Clearly define leadership responsibilities over implementation of plan and over the climate emergency and sustainability efforts and quarterly updates during work sessions. Recommendations that do not require a budget amendment, can be launched near term, report progress at the first quarterly update, and create recommendations for a midyear budget amendment by March 1, 2022 Fiscal Year 2023 budget process and all future budgets, identify investments to achieve net-zero goals Resolution 110 (Part 2) Build on existing green jobs programs, leverage City's workforce development efforts to advance equitable green jobs and entrepreneurship Create a public-facing, accessible dashboard on plan implementation progress Evaluate extending the Climate Ambassador program Next Steps ● February Memo Update: https://www.austintexas.gov/edims/pio/document.cfm?id=376186 ● Story Map: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/a16c5def2fef4a2285be07 37e2efdeb0 ● Ongoing Joint Sustainability Committee Oversight ● Ongoing Implementation and Budget Discussions 12 Thank you! Zach.Baumer@austintexas.gov 13