Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Meeting

MOTION APPROVED 6. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES 7. AGENDA ITEMS a. KPI's and Goals of Committee Present suggestions of direct & measurable KPI's, outlining ties to committee's objectives & definition of sustainability, to be presented to counsel. KPI's to be presented as a 'Key Performance Indicators' ie. 'a quantifiable measure of progress toward intended results' taking into account parties responsible for with fiscal input, management of time input and coordination. Township Strategic Plan (Climate Action Plan, enhance tree coverage, support electric vehicle) Suggest KPI per: I - VI: Internal Municipal Initiatives I. Green House Gas Inventory Initiative (Stats & Testing supplied by FCM. Ex: KPI to determine % of increased air quality & contributing factors) Jonathan Bourgon stipulated a benchmark of GHG was produced in a 2021 report, this number will be presented to the committee at our next meeting and will be part of the Russell Township climate change plan. At the present moment our goal is to ‘reduce’ greenhouse gas emissions and continue utilizing processes that are as environmentally friendly as is feasible. Exact KPI to be determined once this benchmark is presented and used to determine our reduction goals. II. Electric Vehicle Initiative (EX: KPI to determine usage and support objectives for Public & Municipal Vehicles) Jonathan Bourgon confirmed that 2 hybrid vehicles are currently in use by the Township and vehicles are currently and will continue to be pur