Environmental Stewardship Collaborative

About the Program

Category: County Resiliency (Best in Category)

Year: 2018

Summit County Council adopted Resolution 2017-16 on October 4, 2017 that launched Summit County into the spotlight as the third county in the United States to establish a goal to transition to 100% renewable electrical energy by 2032. The Resolution includes aggressive greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets: 80% below 2016 level by 2040 for county operations; and countywide emissions reduction of 80% below their 2016 level by 2050. Staff formed the Environmental Stewardship Collaborative program, an interdepartmental workgroup who developed a Strategic Implementation Plan to Advance Environmental Stewardship. The program plan identifies specific objectives and metrics that are posted on the County’s internal website using easy-to-read charts and graphic illustrations. The Environmental Stewardship Collaborative program provides Council, residents and staff with knowledge of progress made toward maintaining the quality of life so important to the residents and businesses in Summit County, Utah.