Climate and Environment Dashboard Our goals
Calgary is working toward a cleaner, greener and more resilient future
Our goals
Long-term goals building Calgary’s future
Our climate and environment goals focus on preparing for climate risks, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting natural areas so ecosystems and communities can thrive. Together, these goals guide long-term decision-making and help shape a city that is resilient, livable and sustainable.
Calgary is committed to strengthening and preparing our communities, built infrastructure, natural environment and economy for the continued impacts of climate change.
Calgary is committed to reducing energy uses and greenhouse gas emissions from our buildings, transportation systems and utilities to support a net-zero city by 2050.
Calgary is committed to protecting, restoring and enhancing the natural environment and creating healthy, sustainable and inclusive communities where both people and nature thrive.
What matters to Calgarians
Resilience, Livability and Sustainability are the core values that guide how we deliver reliable, high-quality municipal services for communities, and positive outcomes for the environment and the economy. Together, these values shape decisions, investments and actions that move us towards our shared long-term goals, building a better future for our city and Calgarians.
Resilience
Strengthening communities, infrastructure, services and the natural environment to withstand shocks, stresses and disruptions.
Livability
Supporting a higher quality of life through healthy, safe and vibrant communities
Sustainability
Protecting the environment, strengthening the economy and supporting community wellbeing
Discover the core values guiding us towards out long-term goals in the diagram below. Select a value to explore. Expand and read an in-page version below, or view the accessible text version.
Benefits for Calgarians
Our three connected goals are an investment in Calgary’s future. They drive progress toward increased resilience, sustainability and affordability. Guided by research and innovation, Council priorities and what matters most to Calgarians, these goals help shape a city that works for everyone.
Tracking progress toward our goals
Progress towards our long-term goals happens over time through sustained collective action across many areas of work. Tracking outcomes helps show how actions add up and where adjustments are needed. It also helps Calgarians see how actions and investments are making a difference for their communities.
Metrics are tracked to help us understand how Calgary is progressing toward its three long-term goals. They identify what’s working, what needs to change and inform decisions and actions across focus areas that drive continued improvement.