Climate Change Breakfast

Hamilton, ON. October 29, 2012 — More than 60 people weathered hurricane Sandy to celebrate the 1^st anniversary of Hamilton’s Climate Change Charter. The Hamilton Community Action Charter is a voluntary agreement that action on climate change is needed. Those who signed the charter are committed to tackling the causes and consequences of climate change. Representatives from various organizations spoke proudly of their promised and measurable actions taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote economic prosperity, health and environmental benefits to all.

Alan Griffiths, Sustainable Environmental Specialist represented Mohawk College, speaking to the colleges’ commitment to a 20% reduction of 2007 baseline carbon emissions by 2020. This ambitious goal is in line with the City of Hamilton’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emission of 2005 levels by 10% by 2012, and 20% by 2020. Just how does Mohawk College plan to reduce carbon emissions by 20%?! Through Mohawk College’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) of course! The EMP has been developed to act as the leading policy document and blueprint that will shape the College's transformation towards a greener, prosperous future as an environmental, social and financially conscious institution. The EMP can be downloaded from our website: http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/environmental-sustainability