Sustainable Community Sustainable Economy Sustainable Environment Printed on 100% recycled paper phoenix.gov/sustainability 2014 Sustainability Update An ecological footprint is a measure of how much biologically productive land and water a human population requires to produce the resources it consumes and to absorb its wastes in one year, given prevailing technology. (Global Footprint Network) SUSTAINABILITY CONTEXT Phoenix is 517 square miles Its ecological footprint is 30,000 square miles Think Globally, Act Locally FISHING land CROP land ENERGY & MINING land GRAZING land FOREST land URBAN land
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DOCKET: 1927
CLIENT: CITY OF PHOENIX
SUSTAINABILITY DEPT.
AGENCY: SPLINTER
DESIGNER: KB
DATE: JUNE 2015
SIZE: 18.25 X 12.25
TRIM: 18 X 12
Sustainable CommunitySustainable Economy
Sustainable EnvironmentPrinted on 100% recycled paper
phoenix.gov/sustainability
2014SustainabilityUpdate
An ecological footprint is a measure of how
much biologically productive
land and water a hum
an population requires to produce the resources it consum
es and to absorb its wastes in one year, given prevailing technology.
(Global Footprint N
etwork)
SUSTA
INA
BILITY C
ON
TEXT
Phoenix is 517 square miles
Its ecological footprint is 30,000 square miles
Think Globally, Act Locally
FISHIN
G land
CR
OP
land
ENER
GY &
MIN
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land
GR
AZIN
G land
FOR
EST land
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N land
DOCKET: 1927
CLIENT: CITY OF PHOENIX
SUSTAINABILITY DEPT.
AGENCY: SPLINTER
DESIGNER: KB
DATE: JUNE 2015
SIZE: 18.25 X 12.25
TRIM: 18 X 12
SIX TOP ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES OF 2014
Mayor Greg StantonI am proud of the advances made in 2014, including setting a goal to divert 40% of waste from the landfi ll, implementing projects that keep our tra� c and people moving, and exceeding our greenhouse gas reduction goal for City operations ahead of schedule. These steps help us move toward improving the quality of life for future generations.
Councilman Bill Gates Chair, Finance, E� ciency, Economy, and Sustainability Subcommittee
In 2014, we continued to advance our role as a national leader in alternative fuel and renewable energy usage. Our recent innovative water initiatives are great examples of the types of solutions that not only protect this precious resource but demonstrate our fi scal responsibility in supporting sustainability.
Mark Hartman Chief Sustainability O� cer City of Phoenix
Sustainability is about leveraging innovation in the use of energy, water and resources while providing clean air, healthy ecosystems, social justice and a vibrant economy. The City made signifi cant achievements in 2014 highlighted in the following pages. I am looking forward to working with City departments, residents and businesses in 2015 to move us toward a more sustainable future.
Set Waste Diversion Goal:Reimagine Phoenix “40 by 20”
“Reducing amount of trash to city landfi lls”
Updated Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure
Implemented Innovative Water Solutions
Achieved a 7.2% Reductionin Greenhouse Gas Emissions
• Exceeding the previously established reduction goal by 2.2% • Set new target of 15% below 2005 levels by the end of 2015
Metro Phoenix is a leader in the nation in Alternative Fuel UseCity of Phoenix plays a signifi cant role with 50% of our vehicles operating on alternative/clean fuels
Phoenix GHG Emissions Inventory and Goal
Moved Closer to 15% Renewable Energy Goal
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CitywideDiversion RateFY 2012 – 13
Phoenix
16%
National AverageDiversion Rate
2011
NationalAverage
34%
CitywideDiversion Rate
by 2020
Phoenix’sNew Goal
40%
CITYWIDE GOAL
Added two new programs in 2014:• Green Organics Curbside Collection
new option to downsize trash container to save $3/month
• In 2014, Phoenix reached 713 total bikeway miles, including 596 miles of on-street facilities and 117 miles of o� -street paths (includes 22 bike bridges and 20 bike tunnels).
• Implemented GR:D Bike Share Program that added 300 bikes with a goal of 600
• 2,250 registered members • 14,075 miles peddled
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Chicago
San Francisco
Southern California
Metro Phoenix
100%
of Public WorksDiesel Vehiclesrun on B20 Biodiesel
3,000 City vehicles use alternative clean fuels
CNG E-85/B20 Electric
Lake Pleasant Water Treatment Plant – 7.5 Megawatts
2015
2025
Solar installations on 29 City facilities totaling 15.27 MW capacity
7%
15%
713 totalbikeway miles
Likely Emissions if No Action Taken +14%
2005 Emissions: 678,150 MT CO2
MT
CO2e
5500002005 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015
600000
650000
700000
750000
800000
- 7.2% (actual, Dec 2012)
Goal: -15%
YEAR
Achieved 30% reduction in water use per capita in the last 20 years
Water Conservation
The New Tucson Water ExchangeA collaboration with Tucson that will help ensure the continued delivery of reliable water supplies to Phoenix customers even during times of shortage on the Colorado River
Dedicates
$6 MILLIONin annual funding for projects that will help protect Phoenix against future water shortages
The New Colorado River Resiliency Fund
Tres Rios Wetland Project• Where the Salt, Gila, and Agua Fria Rivers unite
to promote a home for our native species• Completed in 2014• “Polishes” reclaimed water for re-use in the ecosystem
The City secured a
50 YEAR allocation of renewable Hoover Dam hydro-electricity for the City’s water operations, starting in 2017
of renewable electricity for Phoenix starting in 2017