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2023 Cities Scoring Methodology

Cities 2023 Scoring Methodology

This document provides the full details of the Cities 2023 Scoring Methodology with a complete breakdown of the scoring criteria. Within each scoring band, there are different criteria that points are awarded for. For example, at the Disclosure (D) band, we check that you simply report on the existence of a Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment. Selecting any accurate response, even “not intending to undertake” will earn you Disclosure-level points for your thoroughness and transparency. At the Awareness (C) band, “not intending to undertake” will not earn any points, because conducting a CRVA is important for climate planning, and we want to encourage you to do so.

Jurisdictions must meet enough criteria in any given scoring band to advance to the next scoring band, see the Introduction to Scoring document for more information on scoring bands and thresholds.

Below is a table defining the key terminology and approaches used in the 2023 Cities Scoring Methodology.

Key terminology

Scoring terminology Description
Essential criteria Awareness, Management and Leadership bands have essential criteria which must be met to receive a score within those bands. For example, regardless of whether all other criteria are met:


  • To achieve an Awareness score, Awareness essential criteria must be met;
  • To achieve a Management score, Awareness and Management essential criteria must be met;
  • To achieve a Leadership score, Awareness, Management and Leadership essential criteria must be met;
  • To achieve an A score, Awareness, Management, Leadership and the additional A list essential criteria must be met.


To see a complete breakdown of the Essential criteria, please refer to the Introduction to Scoring document.


If there are Essential criteria associated with a question, they will be listed above the scoring criteria.

Scoring criteria The row labelled "Points scored" lists what is checked for points for every question at each scoring band, in other words, the "scoring criteria".

At Disclosure level, column names are simply listed as the criteria, as any response to these columns will be sufficient for the points.

From Awareness to Leadership level, criteria is listed with the column name and the corresponding points allocated for each response a jurisdiction could provide.
Points awarded The row labelled "Total possible" shows the total points possible for the question at each scoring band.
Best row scored This applies to "Add row" table questions only. "Best row scored" means the highest scoring row will be scored. Where "Best row scored" is used in the same question, across multiple scoring bands, the same row will be scored across Disclosure, Awareness, Management and Leadership.
Full Disclosure points must have been awarded to be eligible for points at Awareness level A jurisdiction must have received full points at Disclosure on this question to be eligible for points at Awareness level. If they do not obtain full points at Disclosure, they will receive 0 points at Awareness. This ensures progression through the scoring bands.

This prerequisite can also be found at higher scoring bands, for example, "Full Awareness points must have been awarded to be eligible for points at Management level" etc.

If a prerequisite exists in order to score points within the scoring band at the question, it will be stated above the scoring criteria.
Partial Disclosure points must have been awarded to be eligible for points at Awareness level A jurisdiction must have received stated number of points at Disclosure on this question to be eligible for points at Awareness level. If they do not obtain the stated number of points at Disclosure, they will receive 0 points at Awareness. In some instances, this may mean we expect specific criteria at Disclosure to be met to be eligible for points at Awareness.

This prerequisite can also be found at higher scoring bands, for example, "Partial Awareness points must have been awarded to be eligible for points at Management level" etc.

If a prerequisite exists in order to score points within the scoring band at the question, it will be stated above the scoring criteria.
Route A / Route B Some questions have different scoring routes. The route a jurisdiction is scored on will depend on their response.


Version Control

Version Number Release/Revision Date Revision Summary
1.0 05/04/2023
  • First version
1.1 13/04/2023
  • Modification of scoring for 3.1a for all levels
1.2 10/05/2023
  • Modification of scoring for 6.1 at Leadership level
  • Modification of scoring for 9.1 at all levels to reflect updates to column headers in the questionnaire
1.3 14/07/2023
  • Modification of scoring for 2.1a. Removal of criteria v at Awareness level and criteria iii at Leadership level

Module: Governance

Demographic/Geographic Data

(0.1) Provide details of your jurisdiction in the table below.

0.1 - Scoring Criteria

Disclosure Awareness Management Leadership

Points scored

 		(i) Administrative boundary - 0.25 points

(ii) Next highest level of government - 0.25 points

(iii) Next lowest level of government - 0.25 points

(iv) Land area of the jurisdiction boundary (in square km) - 0.25 points

(v) Percentage range of land area that is green space - 0.25 points

(vi) Current (or most recent) population size - 0.25 points

(vii) Population year - 0.25 points

(viii) Projected population size - 0.25 points

(ix) Projected population year - 0.25 points

(x) Select the currency used for all financial information reported throughout your response - 0.25 points

 1.25 Disclosure points must have been awarded to be eligible for points at Awareness level


(i) Percentage range of land area that is green space

  • I do not have this data - 0 points
  • Any other selection - 1 point
 Full Awareness points must have been awarded to be eligible for points at Management level


(i) Percentage range of land area that is green space

  • >20% of jurisdiction surface is green - 0.5 points
 Not scored

Total possible

2.5

1

0.5

0

Oversight

(0.2) Provide information on your jurisdiction’s oversight of climate-related risks and opportunities and how these issues have impacted your jurisdiction's planning.

0.2 - Scoring Criteria

Not scored

Opportunities and Equity

(0.3) Report how your jurisdiction assesses the wider environmental, social and economic opportunities and benefits of climate action.

0.3 - Scoring Criteria

Not scored

Multilevel Governance

(0.4) Report on your engagement with other levels of government regarding your jurisdiction's climate action.

0.4 - Scoring Criteria

Not scored

Collaborative Actions

(0.5) Report your jurisdiction's most significant examples of collaboration with government, business, and/or civil society on climate-related issues.

0.5 - Scoring Criteria

Not scored

Module: Assessment

Climate Risk and Vulnerability

(1.1) Has a climate risk and vulnerability assessment been undertaken for your jurisdiction? If not, please indicate why.

1.1 - Scoring Criteria

Disclosure Awareness Management Leadership

Essential criteria

 Not applicable Not applicable Is at least intending to undertake a climate risk and vulnerability assessment in the next two years Has a climate risk and vulnerability assessment

Points scored

(i) Has a climate risk and vulnerability assessment been undertaken for your jurisdiction?

  • Any selection - 1 point

(i) Has a climate risk and vulnerability assessment been undertaken for your jurisdiction?

  • Yes, a climate risk and vulnerability assessment has been undertaken - 3 points
  • No, but we are currently undertaking one and it will be complete in the next year - 2 points
  • No, but we are intending to undertake one in the next two years - 1 point
  • Any other selection - 0 points

 Not scored Not scored

Total possible

1

3

0

0

(1.1a) Provide details on your climate risk and vulnerability assessment.

1.1a - Scoring Criteria

Question 1.1a is presented if "Yes, a climate risk and vulnerability assessment has been undertaken" is selected in response to 1.1. If any other selection is made in question 1.1, jurisdiction will score 0 points in question 1.1a.

Disclosure Awareness Management Leadership

Essential criteria

 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Attachment or weblink provided

Points scored

Best row scored


(i) Assessment attachment and/or direct link - 1 point

(ii) Boundary of assessment relative to jurisdiction boundary - 1 point

(iii) Year of publication or approval - 1 point

(iv) Factors considered in assessment - 1 point


Full Disclosure points must have been awarded to be eligible for points at Awareness level

Best row scored

(i) Boundary of assessment

  • Same or Larger - 1 point
  • Smaller or Partial WITH explanation - 1 point
  • Smaller or Partial WITHOUT explanation - 0 points


(ii) Factors considered in assessment

  • "Other" WITHOUT explanation - 0 points
  • "None of the above" - 0 points
  • Any other selection - 1 point

Full Awareness points must have been awarded to be eligible for points at Management level



Best row scored



(i) Factors considered in assessment
  • Assessment considers vulnerable populations - 1 point


(ii) Factors considered in assessment
  • A process has been established to update the assessment at least every five years - 1 point


(iii) Factors considered in assessment
  • A process has been established for prioritizing identified hazards - 1 point


Note that jurisdictions can select more than one option (all that apply) in column "Factors considered in assessment"

1 Management point must have been awarded to be eligible for points at Leadership level


Best row scored



(i) Factors considered in assessment
  • Assessment considers vulnerable populations AND a process has been established to update the assessment at least every five years - 1 point


(ii) Factors considered in assessment
  • Identified hazards have been incorporated into the jurisdiction's overall risk management framework - 1 point


(iii) Factors considered in assessment
  • Assessment includes a high emissions scenario (i.e., RCP 8.5) - 1 point


(iv) Factors considered in assessment
  • Assessment considers water security OR nature OR transition risks - 1 point


Note that jurisdictions can select more than one option (all that apply) in column "Factors considered in assessment"

Total possible

4

2

3

4

Climate hazards

(1.2) Provide details on the most significant climate hazards faced by your jurisdiction.

1.2 - Scoring Criteria

If "No significant climate-related hazards" is selected in Column 1, jurisdiction will score 0 points in question 1.2 in Awareness, Management and Leadership scoring bands.

Disclosure Awareness Management Leadership

Essential criteria

 Not applicable A climate hazard is reported Not applicable Not applicable

Points scored

Route A

"No significant climate-related hazards" selected in Column 'Climate-related hazards' - 1/1 points


Route B

Any other option selected in Column 'Climate-related hazards':


Best row scored

(i) Climate-related hazards - 1 point

(ii) Vulnerable population groups most exposed - 1 point

(iii) Sectors most exposed - 1 point

(iv) Describe the impacts on vulnerable populations and sectors - 1 point

(v) Proportion of the population exposed to the hazard - 1 point


4 Disclosure points must have been awarded to be eligible for points at Awareness level

Best row scored

(i) Climate-related hazards

  • "Other" WITHOUT explanation - 0 points
  • Any other selection - 1 point


(ii) Vulnerable population groups most exposed

  • "Other" WITHOUT explanation - 0 points
  • "Do not know" - 0 points
  • Any other selection - 1 point


(iii) Sectors most exposed

  • "Other" WITHOUT explanation - 0 points
  • Any other selection - 1 point

(i) Full points obtained at Awareness - 1 point

Full Management points must have been awarded to be eligible for points at Leadership level



Best row scored



(i) Describe the impacts on vulnerable populations and sectors


  • Jurisdiction has described the impacts on vulnerable populations or sectors - 1 point

Total possible

1 or 5

3

1

1

(1.3) Identify and describe the most significant factors impacting on your jurisdiction’s ability to adapt to climate change and indicate how those factors either support or challenge this ability.

1.3 - Scoring Criteria

If "Do not know" is selected in Column 1, jurisdiction will score 0 points in question 1.3 in Awareness scoring level.

Disclosure Awareness Management Leadership

Points scored

Route A

"Do not know" selected in Column 'Factors that affect ability to adapt' - 1/1 points


Route B

Any other option selected in Column 'Factors that affect ability to adapt':


Best row scored

(i) Factors that affect ability to adapt - 1 point

(ii) Degree to which this factor challenges/supports the adaptive capacity of your jurisdiction - 1 point

(iii) Describe how the factor supports or challenges the adaptive capacity of your jurisdiction - 1 point


Full Disclosure points must have been awarded to be eligible for points at Awareness level

Best row scored


(i) Factors that affect ability to adapt

  • "Other" WITHOUT explanation - 0 points
  • "Do not know" - 0 points
  • Any other selection - 1 point


 Not scored Not scored

Total possible

1 or 3

1

0

0

Emissions Inventory

Community-wide Emissions Inventory Methodology

(2.1) Does your jurisdiction have a community-wide emissions inventory to report?

2.1 - Scoring Criteria

Disclosure Awareness Management Leadership

Essential criteria

 Not applicable Not applicable Has a community-wide emissions inventory Not applicable

Points scored

(i) Does your jurisdiction have a community-wide inventory?

  • Any selection - 1 point

(i) Does your jurisdiction have a community-wide inventory?

  • Yes - 3 points
  • No, but we are currently undertaking one and it will be complete in the next year - 2 points
  • No, but we are intending to undertake one in the next two years - 1 point
  • Any other selection - 0 points

 Not scored
 Not scored

Total possible

1

3

0

0

(2.1a) Provide information on and an attachment (in spreadsheet format) /direct link to your main community-wide GHG emissions inventory.

Please provide information on your current primary emissions inventory, i.e. that which represents the largest proportion of your community-wide emissions. You are able to add additional/historical inventories in a separate column.

2.1a - Scoring Criteria

Question 2.1a is presented if "Yes" is selected in response to 2.1. If any other selection is made in question 2.1, jurisdiction will score 0 points in question 2.1a.

Disclosure Awareness Management Leadership

Essential criteria

 Not applicable Not applicable Attachment or weblink provided Not applicable

Points scored

(i) Main community-wide emissions inventory: Attachment (spreadsheet) and/or link - 0.25 points

(ii) Year covered by main inventory - 0.25 points

(iii) Population in year covered by main inventory - 0.25 points

(iv) Boundary of main inventory relative to jurisdiction boundary - 0.25 points

(v) Tool used to compile main inventory - 0.25 points

(vi) Gases included in main inventory - 0.25 points

1 Disclosure point must have been awarded to be eligible for points at Awareness level


(i) Year covered by main inventory

  • Inventory year is within the last 6 years (2017 or later, or 2017/2018 or later) - 0.25 points


(ii) Boundary of main inventory relative to jurisdiction boundary

  • Same or larger - 0.25 points
  • Smaller or partial WITH explanation - 0.25 points
  • Smaller or partial WITHOUT explanation - 0 points


(iii) Tool used to compile main inventory

  • "Other" WITHOUT explanation - 0 points
  • "Do not know" - 0 points
  • Any other selection - 0.25 points


(iv) Gases included in main inventory

  • CO2 - 0.25 points

0.75 Awareness points must have been awarded to be eligible for points at Management level


(i) Year covered by main inventory

  • Inventory year is within the last 5 years (2018 or later, or 2018/2019 or later) - 0.5 points


(ii) Gases included in main inventory

  • CO2, CH4 and N20 - 0.5 points

Full Management points must have been awarded to be eligible for points at Leadership level



(i) Year covered by main inventory

  • Inventory year is within the last 4 years (2019 or later, or 2019/2020 or later) - 0.5 points


(ii) Gases included in main inventory

  • CO2, CH4, N20, HFCs, PFCs, SF6, NF3 - 0.5 points

Total possible

1.5

1

1

1

Community-wide Emissions Inventory Data

(2.1b) Provide a breakdown of your community-wide emissions by scope. If the inventory has been developed using the Global Protocol for Community Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventories (GPC) you will also be requested to provide a breakdown by sector.

2.1b - Scoring Criteria

Either question 2.1b or 2.1c are presented if "Yes" is selected in response to 2.1. If any other selection is made in question 2.1, jurisdiction will score 0 points in question 2.1b or 2.1c.

Disclosure Awareness Management Leadership

Points scored

(i) The following rows have a response in EITHER Emissions (Column 1) OR Any notation key selected (Column 2):

  • TOTAL Scope 1 emissions (excluding generation of grid-supplied energy) - 0.5 points
  • Scope 1 emissions from generation of grid-supplied energy - 0.5 points
  • TOTAL Scope 2 emissions - 0.5 points
  • TOTAL Scope 3 emissions - 0.5 points

Full Disclosure points must have been awarded to be eligible for points at Awareness level


(i) The following rows have a numerical value in Emissions (Column 1) higher than 0:
  • TOTAL Scope 1 emissions (excluding generation of grid-supplied energy) - 0.5 points

Full Awareness points must have been awarded to be eligible for points at Management level


(i) The following rows have a numerical value in Emissions (Column 1):

  • TOTAL Scope 2 emissions - 0.5 points

Full Management points must have been awarded to be eligible for points at Leadership level


(i) The following rows have a numerical value in Emissions (Column 1):

  • TOTAL Scope 3 emissions - 0.5 points

Total possible

2

0.5

0.5

0.5

(2.1c) Provide a breakdown of your community-wide emissions in the format of the Common Reporting Framework.

2.1c - Scoring Criteria

Either question 2.1b or 2.1c are presented if "Yes" is selected in response to 2.1. If any other selection is made in question 2.1, jurisdiction will score 0 points in question 2.1b or 2.1c.

Disclosure Awareness Management Leadership

Points scored

(i) The following rows have a response in EITHER Emissions (Column 1) OR Any notation key selected (Column 2):

  • Total Emissions (excluding generation of grid-supplied energy) - 0.5 points
  • Total generation of grid-supplied energy - 0.5 points


(ii) The following rows have a response in EITHER Indirect emissions (Column 3) OR Any notation key selected (Column 4):

  • Total Emissions (excluding generation of grid-supplied energy) - 0.5 points


(iii) The following rows have a response in EITHER (Column 5) OR Any notation key selected (Column 6):

  • Total Emissions (excluding generation of grid-supplied energy) - 0.5 points

Full Disclosure points must have been awarded to be eligible for points at Awareness level


(i) The following rows have a numerical value in Direct emissions (Column 1) higher than 0:
  • Total Emissions (excluding generation of grid-supplied energy) - 0.5 points

Full Awareness points must have been awarded to be eligible for points at Management level


(i) The following rows have a numerical value in Indirect emissions (Column 3):

  • Total Emissions (excluding generation of grid-supplied energy) - 0.5 points

Full Management points must have been awarded to be eligible for points at Leadership level


(i) The following rows have a numerical value in Emissions occurring outside the jurisdiction boundary as a result of in-jurisdiction activities (Column 5):

  • Total Emissions (excluding generation of grid-supplied energy) - 0.5 points

Total possible

2

0.5

0.5

0.5

(2.1d) Provide a breakdown of your community-wide emissions by sector.

2.1d - Scoring Criteria

Not scored

Consumption-Based Emissions Inventory

(2.2) Does your jurisdiction have a consumption-based emissions inventory to measure emissions from consumption of goods and services? The consumption-based approach captures direct and lifecycle GHG emissions of goods and services and allocates GHG emissions to the final consumers, rather than to the producers.

2.2 - Scoring Criteria

Not scored

Government Operations Emissions

(2.3) Do you have an emissions inventory for your government operations to report?

2.3 - Scoring Criteria

Not scored

(2.3a) Attach your government operations emissions inventory and report the following information regarding this inventory.

2.3a - Scoring Criteria

Not scored

(2.3b) Report your government operations emissions in metric tonnes CO2e.

2.3b - Scoring Criteria

Not scored

Sector Assessment Data

Energy Assessment Data

(3.1) Report the following information regarding your jurisdiction-wide energy consumption.

3.1 - Scoring Criteria

DisclosureAwarenessManagementLeadership

Points scored

(i) Total energy consumption (MWh) - 0.25 points

(ii) Total energy consumption from renewable energy sources (MWh) - 0.25 points

Not Scored

Not ScoredNot Scored

Total possible

0.5

0

0

0



(3.1a) Report the total electricity consumption in MWh and the energy mix used for electricity consumption in your jurisdiction.

3.1a - Scoring Criteria

Not scored

(3.1b) Report the total thermal (heating/cooling) energy consumption in MWh and the energy mix used for thermal (heating/cooling) source mix breakdown for energy consumption in your jurisdiction.

3.1b - Scoring Criteria

Not scored

(3.1c) For each type of renewable energy within the jurisdiction boundary, report the installed capacity (MW) and annual generation (MWh).

3.1c - Scoring Criteria

Not scored

(3.1d) Report the total jurisdiction-wide annual electricity and heating and cooling consumption for each sector listed and for your government operations.

3.1d - Scoring Criteria

Not scored

(3.2) Report the percentage of households within the jurisdiction with access to clean cooking fuels and technologies.

3.2 - Scoring Criteria

Not scored

(3.3) How many households within the jurisdiction boundary face energy poverty? Select the threshold used for energy poverty in your jurisdiction.

3.3 - Scoring Criteria

Not scored

(3.4) Report the following information on access to secure energy for your jurisdiction.

3.4 - Scoring Criteria

Not scored

Transport Data

Mode share

(3.5) Report your jurisdiction's passenger and/or freight mode share data.

3.5 - Scoring Criteria

If "Jurisdiction does not have passenger mode share data" is selected in Row 1, jurisdiction will score 0 points in question 3.5 in Awareness, Management and Leadership scoring levels.

Disclosure Awareness Management Leadership

Points scored

Route A

"Jurisdiction does not have passenger mode share data" selected in Column 'Response' - 1/1 points


Route B

Any other option selected in Column 'Response':


(i) The following rows have a value in 'Response':

  • Walking - 0.25 points
  • Cycling - 0.25 points
  • Micromobility (including e-scooters) - 0.25 points
  • Buses (including Bus Rapid Transit) - 0.25 points
  • Rail/Metro/Tram - 0.25 points
  • Ferries/River boats - 0.25 points
  • Taxis or shared vehicles - 0.25 points
  • Private motorized transport - 0.25 points

(i) If total passenger mode share reported is 100 - 1 point

(Values between 95 and 105 will be accepted)


 Full Awareness points must have been awarded to be eligible for points at Management level


(i) Percentage of passenger mode share by walking, cycling, micromobility, bus, rail/tram/metro, ferries/river boats, taxis/shared vehicles is at least 50% - 1 point


(ii) If year passenger mode share data applies to is 2015 or later - 1 point

 Full Management points must have been awarded to be eligible for points at Leadership level


(i) Percentage of passenger mode share by walking, cycling, micromobility, bus, rail/tram/metro, ferries/river boats, taxis/shared vehicles is at least 60% - 0.5 points

Total possible

1 or 2

1

2

0.5

Emissions and fleet size by mode

(3.6) Report the total emissions, fleet size and number of vehicle types for the following modes of transport.

3.6 - Scoring Criteria

Not scored

Waste Data

Waste

(3.7) Report the following waste-related data for your jurisdiction.

3.7 - Scoring Criteria

Disclosure Awareness Management Leadership

Points scored

Route A

"This data is not available to report" selected in Column 'Data availability' - 1/1 points


Route B

Any other option selected in Column 'Data availability':


(i) Response - 1 point


Not scored

Not scored

Not scored

Total possible

1

0

0

0

Public Health Data

(3.8) Report on how climate change impacts health outcomes and health services in your jurisdiction.

3.8 - Scoring Criteria

Disclosure Awareness Management Leadership

Points scored

Route A

"The jurisdiction is not yet able to measure climate related health impacts" OR "Do not know" selected in Column 'Health area affected by climate change' - 1/1 points


Route B


Best row scored


Any other option selected in Column 'Health area affected by climate change':


(i) Identify the climate hazard(s) that most significantly impact the selected health area - 1 point

(ii) Identify the health issues driven by the selected climate hazard(s) - 1 point


Not scored

Not scored

Not scored

Total possible

1 or 2

0

0

0

Air Quality

(3.9) Report the following air pollution data for the jurisdiction.

3.9 - Scoring Criteria

Not scored

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene

(3.10) Provide details of the household access to water, sanitation services and water consumption in your jurisdiction.

3.10 - Scoring Criteria

Disclosure Awareness Management Leadership

Points scored

Route A

"None of the above data is available to report" selected in Column 'Data availability' - 1/1 points


Route B

"Data is available for the percentage of households with access to safely managed drinking water services" selected in Column 'Data availability':

(i) Percentage of households with access to safely managed drinking water services - 0.5 points


Route C

"Data is available for the percentage of households with access to safely managed sanitation services" selected in Column 'Data availability':

(ii) Percentage of households with access to safely managed sanitation services - 0.5 points


Route D

"Data is available for the average household water consumption in litres per capita per day" selected in Column 'Data availability':

(iii) Household water consumption (litres/capita/day) - 0.5 points


Note jurisdiction can go down multiple routes, i.e. jurisdiction will be scored on Routes B, C & D if all three options are selected and there will be 1.5 points available on this route.

Not scored

Not scored

Not scored

Total possible

0.5 or 1 or 1.5

0

0

0

Food data

(3.11) What percentage of your population is food insecure and/or lives in a food desert?

3.11 - Scoring Criteria

Disclosure Awareness Management Leadership

Points scored

Route A

"No data available for the percentage of population that is food insecure/lives in a food desert" selected in Column 'Data availability' - 1/1 points


Route B

"Data available for the percentage of population that is food insecure" selected in Column 'Data availability':

(i) Percentage of population that is food insecure - 1 point


Route C

"Data available for the percentage of population that lives in a food desert" selected in Column 'Data availability':

(ii) Percentage of population that lives in a food desert - 1 point



Note jurisdiction can go down both Route B & C and there will be 2 points available on this route.

Not scored

Not scored

Not scored

Total possible

1 or 2

0

0

0

Procurement

(3.12) Report the total quantity of food that is procured (in tonnes) for government-owned and/or operated facilities (including municipal facilities, schools, hospitals, youth centers, shelters, public canteens, prisons etc.). If available, please provide a breakdown per food group.

3.12 - Scoring Criteria

Not scored

Water Data

(3.13) Report the sources of your jurisdiction’s water supply, volumes withdrawn per source, and the projected change.

3.13 - Scoring Criteria

Not scored

Module: Targets

4. Adaptation Goals

(4.1) Does your jurisdiction have an adaptation goal(s) in place? If no adaptation goal is in place, please indicate the primary reason why.

4.1 - Scoring Criteria

Disclosure Awareness Management Leadership

Essential criteria

 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Has an adaptation goal

Points scored

(i) Does your jurisdiction have an adaptation goal(s) in place?

  • Any selection - 1 point

(i) Does your jurisdiction have an adaptation goal(s) in place?

  • Yes, our jurisdiction has an adaptation goal(s) - 2 points
  • No, as our goal is already achieved - 1 point
  • No, but we are planning to introduce a goal in the next two years - 0.5 points
  • Any other selection - 0 points

(i) Does your jurisdiction have an adaptation goal(s) in place?

  • Yes, our jurisdiction has an adaptation goal(s) - 3 points
  • Any other selection - 0 points
 Not scored

Total possible

1

2

3

0

(4.1a) Report your jurisdiction’s main adaptation goals.

4.1a - Scoring Criteria

Question 4.1a is presented if "Yes, our jurisdiction has an adaptation goal(s)" is selected in response to 4.1. If any other selection is made in question 4.1, jurisdiction will score 0 points in question 4.1a.

Disclosure Awareness Management Leadership

Essential criteria

 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable 'Adaptation goal', 'Climate hazards that goal addresses' and 'Target year of goal' are complete.

'Target year of goal' must be 2023 or later.

Points scored

Best row scored

(i) Adaptation goal - 1 point

(ii) Climate hazards that goal addresses - 1 point

(iii) Base year of goal - 1 point

(iv) Target year of goal - 1 point

(v) Description of metric/indicator - 1 point

'Adaptation goal', 'Climate hazards that goal addresses', 'Base year of goal', 'Target year of goal' must have a response to be eligible for points at Awareness level

Best row scored

(i) Climate hazards that goal addresses

  • "Other" WITHOUT explanation - 0 points
  • Any other selection - 1 point


(ii) Base year of goal

  • 2023 or earlier - 0.5 points


(iii) Target year of goal

  • 2023 or later - 0.5 points

Full Awareness points must have been awarded to be eligible for points at Management level



Best row scored



(i) At least 1 goal reported with climate hazards being addressed specified - 1 point

Full Management points must have been awarded to be eligible for points at Leadership level



(i) Target year of goal
  • Jurisdiction reports at least one goal with target year 2024-2030 AND at least one goal with target year 2031-2050 - 1 point


Best row scored


(ii) Description of metric/indicator used to track goal
  • Jurisdiction provides evidence that monitoring, and evaluation is in place to track progress towards the goal - 1 point

Total possible

5

2

1

2

5. Mitigation Targets

Emissions targets

(5.1) Does your jurisdiction have an active greenhouse gas emissions reduction target(s) in place? Please include long-term and/or mid-term targets. If no active GHG emissions reduction target is in place, please indicate the primary reason why.

5.1 - Scoring Criteria

Disclosure Awareness Management Leadership

Essential criteria

 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Has an active GHG emissions reduction target

Points scored

(i) Does your jurisdiction have an active greenhouse gas emission reduction target(s) in place?

  • Any selection - 1 point

(i) Does your jurisdiction have an active greenhouse gas emission reduction target(s) in place?

  • Yes, our jurisdiction has an active greenhouse emission reduction target(s) - 2 points
  • No, as our target is already achieved - 1 point
  • No, but we are planning to introduce a target in the next two years - 0.5 points
  • Any other selection - 0 points

(i) Does your jurisdiction have an active greenhouse gas emission reduction target(s) in place?

  • Yes, our jurisdiction has an active greenhouse emission reduction target(s) - 3 points
  • Any other selection - 0 points
 Not scored

Total possible

1

2

3

0

(5.1a) Provide details of your emissions reduction target(s). Please report both long-term and mid-term targets, if applicable.

5.1a - Scoring Criteria

Question 5.1a is presented if "Yes, our jurisdiction has an active greenhouse gas emissions reduction target(s)" is selected in response to 5.1. If any other selection is made in question 5.1, jurisdiction will score 0 points in question 5.1a.

Disclosure Awareness Management Leadership

Essential criteria

 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Leadership Essential criteria for Base year emissions (absolute) targets; Base year intensity targets or Baseline scenario targets:
'Boundary of target relative to jurisdiction boundary', 'Are carbon credits currently used or planned to be used to achieve this target', 'Base year', 'Target year', 'Percentage of emissions reduction' and 'Net emission in target year' are complete.

'Target year' must be 2023 or later.

'Boundary of target relative to jurisdiction boundary' must be "Same" or "Larger".

Leadership Essential criteria for Fixed-level targets:
'Boundary of target relative to jurisdiction boundary', 'Are carbon credits currently used or planned to be used to achieve this target', 'Target year' and 'Net emission in target year' are complete.

'Target year' must be 2023 or later.

'Boundary of target relative to jurisdiction boundary' must be "Same" or "Larger".

A list Essential criteria:
Having a long-term net-zero target (by 2050) and a mid-term target that is aligned with a fair share of limiting global warming to 1.5˚C is an essential criteria for the A list.

Points scored

Points will be awarded per completed cell in proportion to the number of columns disclosed. A maximum of 10 points are available for this question.


Best row scored


(i) Boundary of target relative to jurisdiction boundary

(ii) Emissions sources covered by target

(iii) Are carbon credits currently used or planned to be used to achieve this target

(iv) Percentage of target to be met using carbon credits generated from outside jurisdiction or target boundary*

(v) Year target was established

(vi) Covered emissions in year target was established

(vii) Base year**

(viii) Covered emissions in base year**

(vix) Emissions intensity figure in base year***

(x) Target year

(xi) Estimated business as usual emissions in target year****

(xii) Percentage of emissions reduction (including offsets and carbon dioxide removal)**

(xiii) Net emissions in target year (after offsets and carbon dioxide removal)

(xiv) Projected population in target year

(xv) Specify if target is considered a science-based target (SBT) and the SBT methodology it aligns to

(xvi) Covered emissions in most recent inventory

(xvii) Is this target the jurisdictions most ambitious target?

(xviii) Alignment with Nationally Determined Contribution

(xix) Select the conditional components of your emissions reduction target


*Column only displays if "Yes, this target will be achieved using carbon credits and the number of credits required has been quantified" is selected in Column 5.

**Columns only display if "Base year emissions (absolute) target" or "Base year intensity target based on emissions per capita" or "Base year intensity target based on emissions per unit GDP" or "Baseline scenario target" are selected under 'Target type' in Column 2.


***Column only displays if "Base year intensity target based on emissions per capita" or "Base year intensity target based on emissions per unit GDP" are selected under 'Target type' in Column 2.


****Column only displays if "Baseline scenario target" is selected under 'Target type' in Column 2.


6 Disclosure points must have been awarded AND columns 'Target year', 'Estimated BAU emissions in target year'/'Percentage of emissions reduction'/'Net emissions in target year' must have a response to be eligible for points at Awareness level


Best row scored


For Base year emissions (absolute) targets; Base year intensity targets or Baseline scenario targets:


(i) Date year logic

  • Base year, Year target was established and Target year all reported
  • Year target was established is the same as or after Base year
  • Reporting year is not before Base year
  • Target year is after Base year and after Year target was established
  • All of the above met - 1 point


For Fixed-level targets:


(i) Date year logic

  • Year target was established and Target year reported
  • Year target was established is earlier than or the same as Reporting year
  • Target year is after Year target was established
  • All of the above met - 1 point


For all targets:


(ii) Boundary of target relative to jurisdiction boundary

  • Same or Larger - 1 point
  • Smaller or Partial WITH explanation - 1 point
  • Government operations – covers only emission sources owned and operated by jurisdictions government - 0.5 points
  • Smaller or Partial WITHOUT explanation - 0 points


(iii) Emissions sources covered by target

  • Target covers all the emissions sources - 1 point
  • Target covers all the BASIC emissions sources - 1 point
  • Target covers all the BASIC emissions sources plus other indirect sources - 1 point
  • Target covers the direct emissions and indirect emissions - 1 point
  • Target covers all direct emissions - 1 point
  • If jurisdiction selects "Tyndall Centre" in Column 17 AND "Only energy emissions sources" - 1 point
  • Not all emissions sources included, please specify exclusions - 0.5 points
  • Only energy emissions sources - 0.5 points
  • Only transport emissions sources - 0.5 points
  • Only waste emissions sources - 0.5 points
  • "Other" WITH explanation - 0.5 points
  • "Other" WITHOUT explanation - 0 points
  • Our jurisdiction has not yet developed an emissions inventory - 0 points


(iv) Are carbon credits currently used or planned to be used to achieve this target

  • We do not know - 0 points
  • Any other selection - 1 point


(v) Specify if target is considered a science-based target (SBT) and the SBT methodology it aligns to

  • We are not committed to setting a SBT in the next 2 years - 0 points
  • "Other" WITHOUT explanation - 0 points
  • Any other selection -1 point


(vi) Alignment with Nationally Determined Contribution

  • Do not know - 0 points
  • Any other selection - 1 point


(vii) Select the conditional components of your emissions reduction target

  • "Other" WITHOUT explanation - 0 points
  • "Do not know" - 0 points
  • Any other selection - 1 point

4 Awareness points must have been awarded AND Awareness criteria (i) must have been met to be eligible for points at Management level



(i) Interim target check
Only score this criteria if Emissions sources covered by target include either "Target covers all the emissions sources"; "Target covers all the BASIC emissions sources"; "Target covers all the BASIC emissions sources plus other indirect sources"; "Target covers the direct emissions and indirect emissions"; "Target covers all direct emissions" OR if jurisdiction selects "Tyndall Centre" in Column 17 AND "Only energy emissions sources"

AND Boundary is "Same" OR "Larger


  • If jurisdiction has reported a long term target (>2030) AND jurisdiction has reported an interim target (2023-2030) - 1 point
  • If jurisdiction has reported a long term target (>2030) BUT jurisdiction has not reported an interim target (2023-2030) - 0 points
  • If jurisdiction ONLY has targets with target year <2031 AND target is 100% reduction or emissions in target year are 0 - 1 point
  • If jurisdiction ONLY has targets with target year <2031 AND target is <100% reduction or emissions in target year are >0 - 0 points


Best row scored


(ii) Target type

  • Base year emissions (absolute) target - 1 point
  • Fixed-level target - 1 point
  • Any other selection - 0.5 points


(iii) Are carbon credits currently used or planned to be used to achieve this target

  • We do not know - 0 points
  • Yes, this target will be achieved using carbon credits but the number of credits required has not been quantified - 0 points
  • Any other selection - 1 point


(iv) Specify if target is considered a science-based target (SBT) and the SBT methodology it aligns to

  • Yes, WWF's One Planet City Challenge - 1 point
  • Yes, C40 Cities Deadline 2020 - 1 point
  • Yes, Tyndall Centre - 1 point
  • Yes, Not aligned with an SBT methodology - 0.5 points
  • Yes, "Other" WITH explanation - 0.5 points
  • Any other selection - 0 points


(v) Alignment with Nationally Determined Contribution

  • This target is as ambitious as Nationally Determined Contribution - 1 point
  • This target is more ambitious than the Nationally Determined Contribution - 1 point
  • Any other selection - 0 points

(i) A long term net zero target (by 2050) AND a mid-term target that is aligned with a fair share of limiting global warming to 1.5˚C have been reported - 2 points

Total possible

10

7

5

2

(5.1b) Provide details on the current or planned use of carbon credits sold to or purchased from outside the jurisdiction or target boundary.

5.1b - Scoring Criteria

Disclosure Awareness Management Leadership

Points scored

Best row scored

(i) Type of carbon credits - 0.5 points

(ii) Identify target - 0.5 points

(iii) Emissions purchased/sold - 0.5 points

(iv) Verified to which standard - 0.5 points

(v) Outline the crediting period and country(ies) where offsetting efforts are or will be taking place - 0.5 points

1.5 Disclosure points must have been awarded to be eligible for points at Awareness level

Best row scored

(i) Type of carbon credits

  • "Other" WITHOUT explanation - 0 points
  • Any other selection - 1 point


(ii) Verified to which standard

  • "Other" WITHOUT explanation - 0 points
  • "Do not know" - 0 points
  • "Not yet verified" - 0.5 points
  • Any other selection - 1 point


Not scored
 Not scored

Total possible

2.5

2

0

0

6. Sector Targets

Energy and other climate-related targets

(6.1) Provide details of your jurisdiction's energy-related targets active in the reporting year. In addition, you can report other climate-related targets active in the reporting year.

6.1 - Scoring Criteria

Disclosure Awareness Management Leadership

Points scored

Points will be awarded per completed cell in proportion to the number of columns disclosed. A maximum of 6 points are available for this question.


Best row scored


(i) Target description

(ii) Boundary of target relative to jurisdiction boundary

(iii) Year target was established

(iv) Base year

(v) Metric used to measure target

(vi) Metric value in base year

(vii) Target year

(viii) Metric value in target year

(ix) Metric value in most recent year data is available

(x) Percentage of total energy that is renewable in target year*

(xi) Is this target publicly available?


*Column only displays if Target type is renewable energy in Column 1.


3.5 Disclosure points must have been awarded AND column 'Target year' must have a response to be eligible for points at Awareness level


Best row scored


(i) Date year logic

  • Base year, Year target was established and Target year all reported
  • Year target was established is the same as or after Base year
  • Reporting year is not before Base year
  • Target year is after Base year and after Year target was established
  • All of the above met - 1 point


(ii) Boundary of target relative to jurisdiction boundary

  • Same or Larger - 1 point
  • Smaller or Partial WITH explanation - 1 point
  • Government operations – covers only functions owned and operated by jurisdictions government - 0.5 points
  • "Other" WITH explanation - 0.5 points
  • "Other" WITHOUT explanation - 0 points
  • Smaller or Partial WITHOUT explanation - 0 points


(iii) Metric used to measure target

  • "Other" WITHOUT explanation - 0 points
  • Any other selection -1 point


(iv) Is this target publicly available?

  • "Other" WITHOUT explanation - 0 points
  • "Do not know" - 0 points
  • Any other selection - 1 point

3 Awareness points must have been awarded AND Awareness criteria (i) must have been met to be eligible for points at Management level



Best row scored



(i) Boundary of target relative to jurisdiction boundary

  • Same or Larger - 1 point
  • Any other selection - 0 points


(ii) Is this target publicly available?

  • Yes - 1 point
  • Any other selection - 0 points

1 Management point must have been awarded to be eligible for points at Leadership level



Renewable Energy targets


Route A

If jurisdiction has >70% renewable energy consumption in question 3.1 they will not be scored on this criteria - 0/0 points


Route B

If jurisdiction has <70% renewable energy consumption in question 3.1 they will be scored in the following way:


To be eligible for points the 'Target type' must be one of the following: "Increase generation of renewable energy (all energy types)"; "Increase generation of renewable electricity"; "Increase proportion of energy consumed from renewable sources (all energy types)"; "Increase proportion of electricity consumed from renewable sources"; "Increase installed capacity of renewable energy (all energy types)"; "Increase installed capacity of renewable electricity". In addition 'Boundary' must NOT be 'Government operations'.

(i) Percentage of total energy that is renewable in target year

  • Value is 100% - 1 point
  • Value is between 76-99% - 0.5 points
  • Value is between 50-75% - 0.25 points
  • Value is <50% - 0 points


Transport targets


(i) Target type

  • Jurisdiction has a target type "Modal share targets" - 0.5 points

Total possible

6

4

2

0.5 or 1.5

Module: Planning

Climate Action Planning

(7.1) Does your jurisdiction have a climate action plan or strategy that addresses mitigation, adaptation (resilience), and/or energy?

7.1 - Scoring Criteria

Disclosure Awareness Management Leadership

Essential criteria

 Not applicable Not applicable Has a climate action plan or strategy Not applicable

Points scored

(i) Does your jurisdiction have a climate action plan or strategy?

  • Any selection - 1 point

(i) Does your jurisdiction have a climate action plan or strategy?

  • Yes, our jurisdiction has a climate action plan or strategy - 3 points
  • No, but we are currently undertaking one and it will be complete in the next year - 2 points
  • No, but we are intending to undertake one in the next two years - 1 point
  • Any other selection - 0 points

 Not scored Not scored

Total possible

1

3

0

0

(7.1a) Report details on the climate action plan or strategy that addresses mitigation, adaptation (resilience), and/or energy-related issues in your jurisdiction.

If your jurisdiction has separate mitigation, adaptation, and/or energy-related plans, please report all individually in separate rows.

7.1a - Scoring Criteria

Question 7.1a is presented if "Yes, our jurisdiction has a climate action plan or strategy" is selected in response to 7.1. If any other selection is made in question 7.1, jurisdiction will score 0 points in question 7.1a.

Disclosure Awareness Management Leadership

Essential criteria

 Not applicable Not applicable Attachment or weblink provided for a plan that either addresses climate mitigation OR adaptation (resilience) Attachments or weblinks provided for plans that address climate mitigation AND adaptation (resilience)

Points scored

Best row scored

(i) Climate action plan type - 1 point

(ii) Attachment/link and name of plan - 1 point

(iii) Boundary of plan relative to jurisdiction boundary - 1 point

(iv) Processes for monitoring evaluation and updates of plan - 1 point

(v) Funding sources and financial instruments to finance plan - 1 point

(vi) Communities and organizations engaged - 1 point


4 Disclosure points must have been awarded AND columns 'Climate action plan type' and 'Boundary' must have a response to be eligible for points at Awareness level


To score full Awareness points cities must report either a "Standalone Mitigation Plan" AND a "Standalone Adaptation Plan" over two different rows or have an "Integrated Climate Plan"


Route A) "Integrated climate plan" selected in Column 'Climate action plan type': Maximum points available on this route.

Route B) "Standalone mitigation plan" AND "Standalone adaptation plan" selected across two different rows. Criteria must be met in both rows. Maximum points available on this route.

Route C) "Standalone mitigation plan" selected in Column 'Climate action plan type': Half points available on this route.

Route D) "Standalone adaptation plan" selected in Column 'Climate action plan type': Half points available on this route.

Route E) "Standalone energy-related plan" selected in Column 'Climate action plan type': No points available on this route.


Best row scored


(i) Boundary of plan

  • Same or Larger - Route C & D: 0.5 points or Route A & B: 1 point
  • Smaller or Partial WITH explanation Route C & D: 0.5 points or Route A & B: 1 point
  • Smaller or Partial WITHOUT explanation - All Routes: 0 points


(ii) Processes for monitoring evaluation and updates

  • "Other" WITHOUT explanation - All routes: 0 points
  • "No monitoring..." - Route C & D: 0.25 points or Route A & B: 0.5 points
  • Any other selection - Route C & D: 0.5 points or Route A & B: 1 point


(iii) Funding sources and financial instruments to finance plan

  • "Other" WITHOUT explanation - All Routes: 0 points
  • Any other selection - Route C & D: 0.5 points or Route A & B: 1 point


(iv) Communities and organizations engaged

  • "Other" WITHOUT explanation - All Routes: 0 points
  • "No communities or organizations engaged" - All routes: 0 points
  • Any other selection - Route C & D: 0.5 points or Route A & B: 1 point

If Route A or B: 2 Awareness points must have been awarded to be eligible for points at Management

If Route C or D: 1 Awareness point must have been awarded to be eligible for points at Management


To score full Management points cities must report either a "Standalone Mitigation Plan" AND a "Standalone Adaptation Plan" over two different rows or have an "Integrated Climate Plan"


Route A) "Integrated climate plan" selected in Column 'Climate action plan type': Maximum points available on this route.

Route B) “Standalone mitigation plan” AND “Standalone adaptation plan” selected across two different rows. Criteria must be met in both rows. Maximum points available on this route.

Route C) "Standalone mitigation plan" selected in Column 'Climate action plan type': Half points available on this route.

Route D) "Standalone adaptation plan" selected in Column 'Climate action plan type': Half points available on this route.

Route E) "Standalone energy-related plan" selected in Column 'Climate action plan type': No points available on this route.


Best row scored


(i) Processes for monitoring evaluation and updates

  • Information on progress of plan is monitored and publicly reported at least every 5 years - Route C & D: 0.5 points or Route A & B: 1 point


(ii) Processes for monitoring evaluation and updates

  • Evaluation of plan takes place at least every 5 years - Route C & D: 0.5 points or Route A or B: 1 point


(iii) Processes for monitoring evaluation and updates

  • Updates to plan are published at least every 5 years - Route C & D: 0.5 points or Route A & B: 1 point


(iv) Communities and organizations engaged

  • Vulnerable population groups and one other community or organization selected - Route C & D: 0.5 points or Route A & B: 1 point


Note that jurisdictions can select more than one option (all that apply) in columns 'Processes for monitoring evaluation and updates of plan' and 'Communities and organizations engaged'

If Route A or B: 1 Management point must have been awarded to be eligible for points at Leadership

If Route C or D: 0.5 Management points must have been awarded to be eligible for points at Leadership


To score full Leadership points cities must report either a "Standalone Mitigation Plan" AND a "Standalone Adaptation Plan" over two different rows or have an "Integrated Climate Plan"


Route A) "Integrated climate plan" selected in Column 'Climate action plan type': Maximum points available on this route.

Route B) "Standalone mitigation plan" AND "Standalone adaptation plan" selected across two different rows. Criteria must be met in both rows. Maximum points available on this route.

Route C) "Standalone adaptation plan" selected in Column 'Climate action plan type': Half points available on this route.

Route D) "Standalone energy access plan" selected in Column 'Climate action plan type': No points available.

Route E) "Standalone energy-related plan" selected in Column 'Climate action plan type': No points available on this route.


Best row scored


(i) Processes for monitoring evaluation and updates

  • Information on progress of plan is monitored and publicly reported at least every 3 years - Route C & D: 0.5 points or Route A & B: 1 point


(ii) Processes for monitoring evaluation and updates

  • Evaluation of plan takes place at least every 3 years - Route C & D: 0.5 points or Route A & B: 1 point


Vulnerable populations must have been selected in 'Communities and organizations engaged' to be eligible for the following points:


(iii) Communities and organizations engaged

  • Citizens - Route C & D: 0.5 points or Route A & B: 1 point


(iv) Communities and organizations engaged

  • Business and private sector OR Government(s) - Route C & D: 0.5 points or Route A & B: 1 point


Note that jurisdictions can select more than one option (all that apply) in columns 'Processes for monitoring evaluation and updates of plan' and 'Communities and organizations engaged'

Total possible

6

4

4

4

Sector Action Planning

(7.2) Report details on the other climate-related plans, policies and/or strategies in your jurisdiction.

7.2 - Scoring Criteria

Not scored

Consumption Based Emissions Strategy

(7.3) Does your jurisdiction have a strategy for reducing emissions from consumption of the most relevant goods and services?

7.3 - Scoring Criteria

Not scored

Sustainable Public Procurement

(7.4) Does your jurisdiction have a strategy or standard for reducing emissions from the jurisdiction’s procurement and purchase of goods and services?

7.4 - Scoring Criteria

Not scored

Finance

(7.5) Describe any planned climate-related projects within your jurisdiction for which you hope to attract financing.

7.5 - Scoring Criteria

Disclosure Awareness Management Leadership

Points scored

Route A

"No relevant projects" selected in Column 'Project area' - 1/1 points


Route B

Any other option selected in Column 'Project area':


Best row scored

(i) Project area - 0.3 points

(ii) Project title - 0.3 points

(iii) Stage of project development - 0.3 points

(iv) Status of financing - 0.3 points

(v) Identified financing model - 0.3 points

(vi) Project description and attach project proposal - 0.3 points

(vii) Total cost of project - 0.3 points

Not scored

Not scored

Not scored

Total possible

1 or 2.1

0

0

0

(7.6) Report the factors that support climate-related investment and financial planning in your jurisdiction.

7.6 - Scoring Criteria

Not scored

Module: Actions

Adaptation Actions

(8.1) Describe the outcomes of the most significant adaptation actions your jurisdiction is currently undertaking. Note that this can include those in the planning and/or implementation phase.

[Add Row]

8.1 - Scoring Criteria

If "No adaptation action in place" is selected in Column 1, jurisdiction will score 0 points in question 8.1 in Awareness, Management and Leadership scoring levels.

Disclosure Awareness Management Leadership

Points scored

Route A

"No adaptation action in place" selected in Column 'Action' - 1/1 points


Route B

Any other option selected in Column 'Action':


Best row scored


(i) Climate hazard(s) that action addresses - 1 point

(ii) Action description and web link to further information - 1 point

(iii) Sectors adaptation action applies to - 1 point

(iv) Co-benefits realized - 1 point

(v) Timeframe for which increased resilience is expected to last - 1 point

(vi) Proportion of the total jurisdiction population with increased resilience due to adaptation action - 1 point

(vii) Proportion of natural systems with increased resilience due to adaptation action - 1 point

(viii) Funding source(s) - 1 point


4 Disclosure points must have been awarded to be eligible for points at Awareness level



Best row scored


(i) Action

  • "Other" WITHOUT explanation - 0 points
  • Any other selection - 1 point


(ii) Climate hazard(s) that action addresses

  • "Other" WITHOUT explanation - 0 points
  • "Action does not address hazard" - 0 points
  • Any other selection - 1 point


(iii) Sectors adaptation action applies to

  • "Other" WITHOUT explanation - 0 points
  • Any other selection - 1 point


(iv) Co-benefits realized
  • "Other" WITHOUT explanation - 0 points
  • "Do not know" - 0 points
  • Any other selection - 1 point


(v) Funding source(s)

  • "Other" WITHOUT explanation - 0 points
  • Any other selection - 1 point

3 Awareness points must have been awarded AND Awareness criteria (i) and (ii) have been met to be eligible for points at Management level


Best row scored



(i) Full points obtained at Awareness - 1 point

(ii) Timeframe for which increased resilience is expected to last
  • "Do not know" - 0 points
  • Any other selection - 1 point

1 Management point must have been awarded to be eligible for points at Leadership level



(i) Climate hazard(s) that action addresses
Minimum of 3 hazards must be reported to be eligible for points in this criteria


  • All reported hazards in question 1.2 are being addressed by actions - 1 point


Best row scored



(ii) Timeframe for which increased resilience is expected to last
  • Medium-term OR Long-term - 1 point
  • Any other selection - 0 points

Total possible

1 or 8

5

2

2

Mitigation Actions

(9.1) Describe the outcomes of the most significant mitigation actions your jurisdiction is currently undertaking. Note that this can include those in the planning and/or implementation phases.

9.1 - Scoring Criteria

If "No mitigation action in place" is selected in Column 1, jurisdiction will score 0 points in question 9.1 in Awareness, Management and Leadership scoring levels.

Disclosure Awareness Management Leadership

Points scored

Route A

"No mitigation action in place" selected in Column 'Primary emissions sector addressed and action type' - 1/1 points


Route B

Any other option selected in Column 'Primary emissions sector addressed and action type':


Points will be awarded per completed cell in proportion to the number of columns disclosed. A maximum of 10 points are available for this question.


Best row scored


(i) Action description and web link to further information

(ii) Start year of action

(iii) Year for which mitigation is expected to last

(iv) Impact indicators measured

(v) Estimated emissions reductions (metric tons CO2e/year)*

(vi) Estimated annual energy savings (metric tons CO2e/year)*

(vii) Estimated annual renewable energy generation (MWh/year)*

(viii) Co-benefits realized

(ix) Funding source(s)


*Column dependent on selection made in Column 5 'Impact indicators measured'.

5 Disclosure points must have been awarded to be eligible for points at Awareness level


Best row scored


(i) Primary emissions sector addressed and action type

  • "Other" WITHOUT explanation - 0 points
  • Any other selection - 1 point


(ii) Start year of action

  • 2023 or earlier - 1 point


(iii) Impact indicators measured

  • "Other" WITHOUT explanation - 0 points
  • "None of the above impacts associated with this action have been measured" - 0 points
  • Any other selection - 1 point


(iv) Co-benefits realized
  • "Other" WITHOUT explanation - 0 points
  • "Do not know" - 0 points
  • Any other selection - 1 point


(v) Funding source(s)

  • "Other" WITHOUT explanation - 0 points
  • Any other selection - 1 point

4 Awareness points must have been awarded to be eligible for points at Management level




(i) Full points obtained at Awareness - 1 point

(ii) Primary emissions sector addressed and action type
  • Actions reported address at least 2 of the 3 following high impact sectors: energy, transport and waste - 1 point


Best row scored


(iii) Estimated emissions reductions/annual energy savings/annual renewable energy generation

  • Either Estimated emissions reductions OR annual energy savings OR annual renewable energy generation is complete with a number above 0 - 1 point

1 Management point must have been awarded to be eligible for points at Leadership level



(i) Mitigation actions are making progress towards emissions reductions required


  • The sum of emissions reductions across all reported actions cover >30% of emissions reductions required by target - 3 points
  • The sum of emissions reductions across all reported actions cover 20-30% of emissions reductions required by target - 2 points
  • The sum of emissions reductions across all reported actions cover 10-20% of emissions reductions required by target - 1 point
  • The sum of emissions reductions across all reported actions cover 5-10% of emissions reductions required by target - 0.5 points
  • The sum of emissions reductions across all reported actions cover <5% of emissions reductions required by target - 0 points



Calculation


5.1a from the jurisdiction's most ambitious target:

'Covered emissions in most recent inventory' - 'Net emissions in target year' = annual emissions reductions required

Annual emissions reductions required is within X% of total of Column 'Estimated emissions reductions' for all rows in question 9.1.

Total possible

1 or 10

5

3

3

Further information

(10.1) Use this field to provide any additional information or context that you feel is relevant to your jurisdiction's response. Please note that this field is optional and is not scored/assessed.

10.1 - Scoring Criteria

Not scored

(10.2) Where available, please provide the following documentation relevant to your membership in the Green Climate Cities program.

10.2 - Scoring Criteria

Not scored

Appendices