Carbon Disclosure Project 2021 ScorecardCity of Dubuque
City Council Meeting
Action Items # 6.
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December 6, 2021
ITEM TITLE: Carbon Disclosure Project 2021 Scorecard
SUMMARY: City Manager transmitting information regarding the City of Dubuque's
2021 Carbon Disclosure Project score.
SUGGESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Sustainable Community Coordinator Gina Bell will make a presentation.
Receive and File; PresentationSuggested Disposition:
Carbon Disclosure Project Scorecard-MVM Memo
Staff Memo
2021 CDP Scorecard
Type
City Manager Memo
Staff Memo
Supporting Documentation
THE CITY
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Carbon Disclosure Project 2021 Scorecard
DATE: December 1, 2021
Dubuque
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2007.2012.2013
2017*2019
Sustainable Community Coordinator Gina Bell is transmitting information regarding the
City of Dubuque's 2021 Carbon Disclosure Project score.
The Carbon Disclosure Project recently announced the 2021 scores and the City of
Dubuque scored an A- (A minus) — Leadership level. While reporting is encouraged,
free, and important, significant staff time (including a no -cost intern) was devoted to
gathering data and filling out the report. Reporting aligns with the City's 50% by 2030
Plan, demonstrating the City's actionable efforts towards creating a more equitable,
green and economically strong community.
The 2021 score represents an improvement over prior years reporting due to the
continued work on implementing the 50% by 2030 Plan as well as improved data
collection and time committed to reporting.
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Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Gina Bell, Sustainable Community Coordinator
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Gina Bell, Sustainable Community Coordinator
SUBJECT: Carbon Disclosure Project — 2021 Scorecard
DATE: November 29, 2021
INTRODUCTION
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The purpose of this memo is to provide information regarding the City of Dubuque's 2021
Carbon Disclosure Project score.
BACKGROUND
The International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) in partnership with
the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) hosts a program which originated in Europe that is
considered the gold standard for reporting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climate
change related risk. The Carbon Disclosure Project currently has over 700 international
cities as well as the world's largest publicly traded companies who have committed to
measuring GHG emissions and adaptive measures through this program.
When ICLEI first launched this program in the U.S., the city of Dubuque was selected as
one of the 30 communities to serve in the pilot program. The scorecard helps us to share
the work we've done as well as compare ourselves to others in our region and worldwide.
DISCUSSION
CDP recently announced the 2021 scores and the City of Dubuque scored an A- (A
minus) — Leadership level (details in the attached scorecard). While reporting is
encouraged, free, and important, significant staff time (including a no -cost intern) was
devoted to gathering data and filling out the report. Reporting aligns with our 50% by
2030 Plan, demonstrating our actionable efforts towards creating a more equitable, green
and economically strong community.
The 2021 score represents an improvement over prior years reporting. This is due to our
continue work on implanting the 50% by 2030 Plan as well as improved data collection
and time committed to reporting. The chart below shows our past and current scorecards.
Response
Year Response type
Status
Score
Cities 2021
2021 Public
Submitted
0
Cities 2020
2020 Public
Submitted
0
Cities 2019
_. Public
Submitted
0
CDP Cities 2018
_. =
Submitted
REQUESTED ACTION
No requested action is necessary. This memo is for informational purposes only.
Enclosure: 2021 CDP Scorecard
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CDP SNAPSHOT REPORT 2021
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City of Dubuque, IA
Your region North America
Country United States of America
Final score A -
YOUR CDP FINAL SCORE
Click here for a detailed explanation of
your score, along with
recommendations and resources for cities
who receive a Leadership band score
DISCLOSURE INSIGHT ACTION
This snapshot report presents the score that City of Dubuque, IA received for
its response to the Cities 2021 Questionnaire. CDP's scoring methodology
has been developed to incentivize and better enable cities to measure and
manage their environmental risks, impacts, and action. This report acts as a
tool for gaining an overview of environmental performance and how the city's
response can be improved in the future. Responses are scored using the
2021 CDP Cities Scoring Methodology. Scores are private to cities, although
CDP will recognize and reward the highest scoring cities.
REGIONAL DISTRIBUTION
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A A- B B- C C- D D-
The bar chart above shows the count of
scores achieved by cities in
your region.
The score for City of Dubuque, IA is
shown in red.
INFORMATION REPORTED --'&- Your city is committed to the
Global Covenant of Mayors for
Climate & Energy.
GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION
250,
201
51
A A- B B- C C- D D-
The bar chart above shows the count of
scores achieved by cities
globally.
The score for City of Dubuque, IA is
shown in red.
C!!n Your city is committed to reduce
/* its emissions by 50% by 2030
This chart indicates the information that was provided by your city in the 2021 Cities Questionnaire. A " *I " indicates that
your city has reported* the information stated on the left-hand side while a X" indicates that your city has not reported that
information. The bars highlight the percentage of cities globally and within your region who have reported each type of information.
City-wide emissions inventory
V/
Risk/vulnerability assessment
✓ F_
Emissions reduction target
✓
Renewable energy target
Energy efficiency target
Adaptation plan
Mitigation plan
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
% Global reported = % North America reported
*Please note that a tick does not necessarily mean that you have passed the essential criteria
checks for this information, just that your city reported the existence of this information.
Find more about CDP Cities at https://www.cdp.neVen/cities
CDP SNAPSHOT REPORT 2021
THEMATIC SCORES
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DISCLOSURE INSIGHT ACTION
CDP has allocated the information provided in your city's response to Adaptation and Mitigation themes to
assess your city's climate action. Note, cities that do not receive an overall score in Leadership (A or A-) will
not qualify for an A in their Adaptation or Mitigation score. To see which sections of the questionnaire are
assessed in either the Adaptation or Mitigation score, please refer to the Scoring methodology.
Adaptation: Cities preparing for and adapting
proactively to actual or expected impacts of
climate change
YOUR ADAPTATION SCORE
City of Dubuque, IA's Adaptation
score is higher than your
regional average of B, and
higher than the global averag
of D.
A Leadership level city has a clear understanding of future
climate risks, they have implemented their adaptation plan and
are progressing towards achieving their adaptation goals
RESOURCES
Mitigation: Cities measuring and reducing
emissions to enable a transition towards net
zero
YOUR MITIGATION SCORE
A Leadership level city has implemented their action plan and
has made progress towards achieving ambitious emissions
reduction targets and actions
Explore Data: Explore all cities, states and regions' publicly reported information by accessing our Open Data Portal
Connect to Finance: Showcase relevant projects through our Matchmaker Program
Learn more about the Questionnaire: Read more on the topics highlighted here in the Cities Guidance
Understand the Scoring Methodology: Read more about the scoring process and Scoring Criteria
Understand how to improve on your score: Read more on what is expected from each scoring band in the Next
Steps Document
Learn and Progress: Request a score feedback call, email: citiesna@cdp.net
Find more about CDP Cities at https://www.cdp.net/en/cities
Carbon
Disclosure
Project
Dubuque’s 2021
Scorecard
Dubuque’s CDP Scorecard History
Awareness
Disclosure
Disclosure
A-or A Score –Leadership Level
Our city has demonstrated best practice standards across adaptation and
mitigation, has set ambitious but realistic goals and made progress towards
achieving those goals.
Our city has strategic, holistic plans in place to ensure the actions being taken will
reduce climate impacts and vulnerabilities of the citizens, businesses and
organizations residing in our city.
To continue acting as a leader in climate action ensures that our city is setting
and achieving targets in line with science.
Gina Bell, Sustainable Community Coordinator
City of Dubuque
563.690.6038
gbell@cityofdubuque.org
Questions?