The need for accelerated action is clear. Halton Region remains committed to combating climate change and transitioning to a resilient, low-carbon future. The Region has listened and heard from its partners and the community and in response, an ambitious corporate climate plan is being delivered to achieve its commitments. As a member of the community, the Region acknowledges its role in being a part of local solutions and supports working collectively to deepen existing partnerships and broker new ones to support its climate response. Significant achievements have already been accomplished through this collective approach, and the Region is optimistic as it faces the global challenge of climate change. This plan helps the Region use its resources and expertise to achieve its climate transition setting the path forward for a strong, healthy, and resilient corporation that is equitable, diverse, and inclusive.

The Region's Commitment:

The Region will establish the Climate Action Response Team Implementation Body. This entity will have members from departments across the corporation and will be driving the implementation of this plan. This team will identify and advance initiatives with a focus on those that are both pragmatic and fiscally responsible. The Climate Action Response Team Implementation Body will be coordinated and facilitated by the Climate Change Response and Sustainability Team, who will track, measure and support this work. The Climate Change Response and Sustainability Team will bring results to Management Committee for their review and endorsement. The Climate Change Response and Sustainability Team will provide a yearly review of this work to Regional Council to ensure transparency and results.

Brokering and advancing partnerships is central to prudently implement the climate change initiatives outlined in this plan. The Climate Change Response and Sustainability Team will facilitate and coordinate established and new partnerships. This will support collective climate action that will be mutually beneficial for Halton Region and the community.