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Executive Summary Redwood City is committing to a 50 percent reduction in emissions below 2005 levels by 2030. Through this commitment, Redwood City will be doing its part in helping California achieve the statewide target of a 49 percent reduction below 2005 levels by 2030 and will place Redwood City on the path to achieving the statewide target of carbon neutrality well before 2045. 2005 640,161 MTCO2e Wast 4% Electricity 26% Transportation 51% Natural Gas 19% 2017 494,944 MTCO2e 2030 311,188 MTCO2e, Wast Electricity ° 3 /O 12% Wast 4% Gas Na 19% Natural Gas Transportation 29% 56% Transportation 77% GHG Emissions Projection and Reduction Target Even if all emissions were eliminated today, we would still see climate change impacts in the future, including sea - level rise, hotter temperatures, and increased fire risk. Redwood City understands the importance of laying out a framework for enhancing Redwood City's resilience to these impacts. This CAP describes the process Redwood City will embark on to develop a climate change resiliency plan moving forward. The community's investment to support the CAP will be many times greater than Redwood City's own costs. Redwood City will need to support residents' and businesses' efforts to find funding to decarbonize their buildings, vehicles, and lifestyles. At the same time, Redwood City should discourage carbon -emitting activities through fee- based systems or carbon taxes to shift community investment away from fossil fuels to clean technologies. In order to ensure full implementation of the CAP, an interdepartmental team of City staff, in collaboration with civic and business leaders, must be assembled to maintain momentum and ensure accountability. Staff will provide annual progress reports, including GHG inventories, and will prepare an update to the CAP after five years. This CAP provides a pathway to accelerate our historical success. It is also a call to action to residents, community organizations, and businesses to take an active part in our transition to a low -carbon future and clean economy. In this process, we will foster a vibrant economy, increase our resiliency, and support Redwood City's vision for a livable and sustainable community for all generations to come. City of Redwood City Climate Action Plan 9