ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability proudly bestowed the organization’s top climate protection award on the City of San Francisco today. The international award, part of ICLEI’s Five Milestone climate protection process, was presented to Mayor Gavin Newsom at an event where the City released updated emissions inventory data and the day after Newsom signed a landmark green building ordinance. San Francisco is one of only 13 local governments in the U.S. to receive all five climate protection milestones to date, which underscores the city’s ongoing commitment to emissions reductions.
“Today we recognize San Francisco as a true leader and innovator on climate protection and part of an elite group of local governments driving action and inspiring others,” said ICLEI USA Executive Director Michelle Wyman. “From green building standards to their commitment to recycling and waste reduction, San Francisco illustrates the power local governments have to pro actively address global warming while enhancing the community.”