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6.A. - Page 20 of 251 <br />Executive Summary <br />Redwood City is committing to a 50 percent reduction in emissions below 2005 levels by 2030. Through this <br />commitment, Redwood City will be doing its part in helping California achieve the statewide target of a 49 percent <br />reduction below 2005 levels by 2030 and will place Redwood City on the path to achieving the statewide target of <br />carbon neutrality well before 2045. <br />2005 <br />640,161 MTCO2e <br />Wast <br />4% <br />rEhlectricity <br />26% <br />Transportation <br />51% <br />Natural <br />Gas <br />19% <br />2017 <br />494,944 MTCO2e 2030 <br />311,188 MTCO2e, <br />Wast lectric <br />0 <br />3 /0 12o/a Waste <br />4% <br />Natural <br />- Gas <br />Transportation 29% <br />56% <br />Transportation <br />77% <br />GHG Emissions Projection and Reduction Target <br />Even if all emissions were eliminated today, we would still see climate change impacts in the future, including sea - <br />level rise, hotter temperatures, and increased fire risk. Redwood City understands the importance of laying out a <br />framework for enhancing Redwood City's resilience to these impacts. This CAP describes the process Redwood <br />City will embark on to develop a climate change resiliency plan moving forward. <br />The community's investment to support the CAP will be many times greater than Redwood City's own costs. <br />Redwood City will need to support residents' and businesses' efforts to find funding to decarbonize their buildings, <br />vehicles, and lifestyles. At the same time, Redwood City should discourage carbon -emitting activities through fee- <br />based systems or carbon taxes to shift community investment away from fossil fuels to clean technologies. <br />In order to ensure full implementation of the CAP, an interdepartmental team of City staff, in collaboration with civic <br />and business leaders, must be assembled to maintain momentum and ensure accountability. Staff will provide <br />annual progress reports, including GHG inventories, and will prepare an update to the CAP after five years. <br />This CAP provides a pathway to accelerate our historical success. It is also a call to action to residents, community <br />organizations, and businesses to take an active part in our transition to a low -carbon future and clean economy. In <br />this process, we will foster a vibrant economy, increase our resiliency, and support Redwood City's vision for a <br />livable and sustainable community for all generations to come. <br />City of Redwood City Climate Action Plan <br />325 <br />