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7A <br /> Page 20 <br /> DRAFT-Will be updated and provided in color for March 22"d Council meetic�g <br /> Emissio�s Reduckion�verview <br /> To stay on track to achieve the community's emissians reduction target,the eommunity should <br /> reduce tatal�ommunity emissions by 15%percent by 2020. T�is wil!require reducing <br /> emissions by it�0,46b metric tans of COZ annually.This is equivaient to iJ annual metric tons <br /> (3,748 Ibs.)per capita.This could be achieved through the adoption of behaviors that <br /> encourage energy savings and promofie healthy living at home,in the workpface and in the <br /> cammunity. <br /> Progress Indicators <br /> The Redwoad City Community achieves a 15%reduction(110,46b metric tons)in greenhouse <br /> gas emissions by 2020. <br /> • Community-scale greenhause gas emissions are reduced by 8°/fl by 2015 <br /> Engaged residents and community based organizations work tagether with local government to <br /> reduce emissions and implement sustainable practices in the community,at hame,and at work. <br /> • Grassraot community groups are in place and actively work with staff to implement the <br /> Community Cl9mate Action Plan <br /> • Community partnerships are iden�ified amang public and private organizations to <br /> support the implementation of Climate Action Plan strateg+es <br /> Relevant and culturally approp�iafie education pragrams that teach respect for the environment <br /> and skills for sustainable kiving are more available in the communiry. <br /> • Increase number af green certified businesses <br /> . Increase partitipation in environmental programs(gardens,classes,clubs) on school <br /> campuses <br /> � Tncrease in the number of environmental andJor sustaina�ility focused community <br /> events and workshops <br /> A ladder of green and white collar workforce trainings and placement programs are available <br /> and serving Redwood City youth. <br /> • Avaiiability and articulation of workforce development programs serving youth <br /> • Availability and articulation of"clean and green"courses and training opportunities with <br /> workforce development programs <br /> . Increase in youth summer internships and employment opportunities that have an <br /> environmentaf focus <br /> � <br />