Greenest City 2020

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Greenest City 2020

Vancouver is situated in an exceptional natural environment and is often cited as one of the best cities in the world to live, work, visit or invest in. We have the smallest carbon footprint of any major city in North America and we’re a leader in green building, planning and technology. We also have a bold new ambition: to be the greenest city in the world by 2020. And you can be part of it.

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Curious what it’s going to take to become the Greenest City in the world by 2020? Find out what thousands of people have said by checking out the draft Greenest City 2020 Action Plans. Until the end of February, comment on the strategies, rate the actions, participate in a Greenest City event, or host your own DIY consultation.

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Greenest City 2020 Action Plan released July 12, 2011

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Canada's greenest city

On February 9, 2011, Vancouver, as well as Victoria, were named Canada’s greenest cities by Corporate Knights magazine.

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City Council unanimously approves Greenest City 2020 targets

On January 20, 2011, City Council unanimously approved the ambitious Greenest City 2020 Targets.

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Become a Corporate Climate Leader

Be a business that cares about Vancouver and the planet by committing to significant greenhouse gas emission reductions.

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