GCC Communiqués
January 23, 2019 Process for New Option 1 Project IdeasThe GCC recognizes that Option 1 projects are an attractive option for local governments to balance their corporate emissions by investing in emission reduction projects in their communities. The GCC would like to hear from local governments to assist in developing new Option 1 projects. |
January 17, 2019 Option 1 Trenchless Technology Project ProfileThe Green Communities Committee (GCC) is pleased to announce the availability of a sixth GCC approved Option 1 project to assist local governments in meeting their climate action goals – the Trenchless Technology Project. |
January 4, 2018 BC Recycling Regulation and changes to the Green Communities Committee Carbon Neutral FrameworkIn May 2014, under the BC Recycling Regulation, responsibility for end-of-life management of residential packaging and printed paper shifted to the businesses that produce these materials. |
November 29, 2016 Update on the Climate Action Recognition ProgramIn acknowledgment and recognition of the ongoing efforts of local leaders, the joint Provincial-UBCM Green Communities Committee (GCC) is pleased to announce revisions to the Climate Action Recognition Program for BC local governments. |
November 30, 2014 Update on Making Progress Towards Carbon NeutralityThe GCC has renewed its support of the “making progress towards carbon neutral” option under the Framework for the year 2014 and onwards subject to GCC’s annual review of local government progress. |
July 11, 2014 Option 1 Avoided Forest Conversion ProjectThe Green Communities Committee (GCC) is pleased to announce the availability of a fifth GCC-approved Option 1 project to assist local governments in meeting their climate action goals – the Avoided Forest Conversion Project (AFCP) |
September 11, 2013 Update on Making Progress Towards Carbon NeutralityLocal Governments from across BC have demonstrated strong leadership in signing on to the Climate Action Charter and committing to work toward reducing GHG emissions and taking actions to make their communities more complete, compact and energy efficient. |
November 1, 2012 Climate Action Recognition ProgramIn acknowledgment of the ongoing efforts of local leaders, the joint Provincial-UBCM Green Communities Committee (GCC) is pleased to announce the new Climate Action Recognition Program for BC local governments. |
April 18, 2012 Contracted Emissions GuidanceThe GCC has recently developed a step-by-step guidebook for local governments on how to account for emissions that are generated in the delivery of contracted traditional services. Download: ‘The Guidance on Including Contracted Emissions in Local Government Corporate Inventories’ (Contracted Emissions Guidance). |
March 1, 2012 SMARTToolThe GCC is pleased to be able to recommend SMARTTool for carbon emissions inventory and reporting. Available Now: 50% cost reduction for local government users during their 2011/12 on-boarding (start-up) year. |