Environmental Commitments

One of Council’s priorities is to take meaningful steps to help transform the City from a high per-capita emitter to a model of innovation in energy and water conservation, waste diversion, and renewables.  This will be done by involving the community and fostering environmental leadership that inspires action, harnesses enthusiasm and facilitates equitable access.

The outcomes of this transformation will be:

• A corporate culture that embeds sustainability in all decisions. 

• Greenhouse gases are reduced in a way that maximizes co-benefits and does not leave anyone behind.

• Solid waste diversion is maximized, and landfill operations are optimized.

• Saskatoon's Green Network is integrated, managed, and enhanced to protect land, air and water resources.

Active Transportation Plan – Addressing Saskatoon’s community and infrastructure needs for cycling, walking and other modes of active transportation.

Alternative Currents – Addressing renewable and low-emissions energy.

Corporate Climate Adaptation Strategy – The plan to prepare City of Saskatoon operations for a changing climate.

Low Emissions Community Plan – The City’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with targets and actions. 

Green Infrastructure Strategy – The City’s vision for a green network that provides sustainable habitat for people and nature.

Pathways for an Integrated Green Network – A plan to increase the quantity and quality of natural infrastructure in Saskatoon, enhance the urban environment, and improve quality of life.

Urban Forestry Management Plan – Addressing the effective management, protection, enhancement, and growth of Saskatoon’s urban forest.

Solid Waste Reduction and Diversion Plan – Addressing how to reduce waste and recycle or compost most of it.

Water Conservation Strategy – A roadmap of actions that will help reduce water use in the community and in the City’s own operations.