The goal to transition to zero-carbon and resilient City assets addresses the guiding principle of zero-carbon resilience, and requires a two-fold approach:
- New assets, such as facilities, vehicles, and infrastructure, can be designed to avoid carbon pollution and (where relevant) improve resilience at the outset. This is a cost-effective investment in the future that can help to avoid stranded assets and the higher costs of retrofits.
- Existing assets like facilities and vehicle fleets require a strategic approach to prioritize the largest emitters and, to the extent possible, align upgrades with replacement cycles. Decision-making tools can also support climate-aligned purchasing for these upgrades.