The Triple Bottom Line Policy was adopted by Calgary City Council on September 12, 2005.
This policy provides a clear, Council-approved statement that The City of Calgary is committed to a Triple Bottom Line approach. This means that the City will incorporate sustainable development principles into its decisions and actions.
Triple Bottom Line and The City of Calgary
Triple Bottom Line thinking means that Council and staff will consider and address social, economic, environmental and smart growth impacts in all City business. This includes City decisions and actions, planning, policies, strategies, services, operations and approvals.
The purpose of the TBL Policy is the following:
Vision
To advance Council's vision to create and sustain a vibrant, healthy, safe and caring community by providing clarity on the definition and meaning of Triple Bottom Line.
Action
To embed the Triple Bottom Line into The City's Corporate policies, performance measures, actions and implementation procedures, and enhance The City's decision making.
Community
To place Calgary's efforts in the broader context of efforts of cities around the world to improve their sustainability performance, and make a contribution to global sustainability.
