TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Executive
Lisa Maher
425-556-2427
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Executive
Jenny Lybeck
Sustainability Program Manager
TITLE:
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2023-2024 Environmental Sustainability Action Plan Annual Progress Report
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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This item includes an overview of key Environmental Sustainability Action Plan (ESAP) implementation highlights from 2023 and 2024 and key performance indicator updates. Staff will review findings from the annual progress report and priority next steps. The full report, including action updates, can be viewed online at www.redmond.gov/2182/.
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REQUESTED ACTION:
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REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Environmental Sustainability Action Plan, Climate Emergency Declaration, City of Redmond Operations Zero Carbon Strategy, Community Strategic Plan, Tree Canopy Strategic Plan
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* Council Request:
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* Other Key Facts:
The Environmental Sustainability Action Plan was adopted in September 2020 and serves as the community's strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and preserve natural resources. Council also adopted a Climate Emergency Declaration, which was integrated into the ESAP and identifies key sustainability objectives for the City's work. The ESAP outlines a process to evaluate progress each year through a process of continuous improvement.
OUTCOMES:
A summary of highlights can be found in the 2023/2024 ESAP Annual Progress Report can be accessed on the City's website at www.redmond.gov/2182. The report leverages a web-based format to facilitate streamlined translation support and accessibility for different visual abilities.
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