Green Initatives

The Municipality of Clarington is committed to protecting our environment. As our community grows, we will continue working to minimize our environmental impact and maintain a healthy environment for future generations. The Municipality is involved in a variety of initiatives to promote environmental sustainability and respond to climate change.

Clarington Corporate Climate Action Plan (CCCAP)

Clarington Council approved the Clarington Corporate Climate Action Plan (CCCAP) to prepare for climate change and reduce the negative impact Municipal service delivery may have on the environment. The CCCAP outlines over one hundred actions the Municipality can take to respond to climate change while adapting services and operations to minimize climate risks. It also sets targets to reduce corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The CCCAP sets a target to reduce corporate GHG emissions by 35 per cent by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

• Clarington Climate Action Plan

Green Municipal Operations

• Energy Conservation Demand Management
• EV Plan for the Municipality of Clarington: Research and Recommendations Report (PDF)

Green Community Initiatives

• Durham Community Climate Adaptation Plan
• Durham Community Energy Plan (DCEP)
• Trees for Rural Roads

Environmental wins

• Clarington declares a climate emergency as it works to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions
• Climate Action Planning: Clarington leads the way
• Clarington to eliminate single-use plastics at municipally-operated buildings and facilities
• Clarington to partner with Trent University Durham GTA to develop an Electric Vehicle Strategy
• Clarington receives a grant to take action on climate change
• Clarington completes parking lot improvements at Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex and Fire Station 1
• LED streetlight replacement to save $400,000 each year (PDF)
• De-oxygenated Water System Retrofit (PDF)