Windsor is among 119 cities worldwide to be named an A-list climate action leader by the CDP.
The non-profit organization compiles environmental data disclosed by cities to make its list.
To score an A, a city must have a city-wide emissions inventory and have published a climate action plan. It must also complete a climate risk and vulnerability assessment and have a climate adaptation goal.
In 2023, only 13 per cent of the 939 cities that submitted data received an A.
"Climate change is something that our city’s administration and employees have been working diligently to combat for several years now,” says Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens. “I’m very proud of the fact that, out of close to a thousand global cities, Windsor is in the top 13% to receive an A, and that this is the third time appearing on this prestigious list. We continue to show our climate leadership through concerted and effective action, making a difference for the residents of Windsor not only today but for generations to come.”
The city's supervisor of climate change and environmental sustainability, Karina Richters, said there is still a lot of work to be done in the city to address climate change.
“The City is working on a number of projects that will result in a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, including but not limited to energy conservation, electrification of vehicles, and renewable energy solutions,” said Richters.
The city is undertaking projects to reduce the risk of flooding, improve thermal comfort under extreme heat and protect biodiversity.
