CL2.1Integrate climate change considerations into asset planning (e.g., 2040 Infrastructure Plan, Natural Asset Planning, etc.) and capital and operating budgets.

Infrastructure and capital projects are commonly evaluated primarily from a financial perspective. Other criteria, including data related to climate and environment, are often not included in project options analysis or presented to decision makers. Including climate and environmental metrics, such as the impact of greenhouse gas emissions, along with financial information, can expand the range of factors considered in decision making.

City staff are undertaking a 'climate lens for capital planning' study in 2025.