Fort Lauderdale Net Zero Plan 2025

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TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

$/MTCO 2 e: Dollar per metric ton of carbon dioxide equivalent. Accountability Framework: A system of processes and measures to ensure that actions and strategies are implemented effectively, and progress is tracked. Baseline: A measurement, calculation, or time used as a basis for comparison. Baseline estimates are needed to determine the effectiveness of emission reduction programs (also called mitigation strategies). Benchmarking: Comparing processes and performance metrics to industry best practices and successful practices from other organizations to identify areas of improvement. Broward Solid Waste Authority (SWA): Entity created through an interlocal agreement between Broward County and 28 municipalities to develop a coordinated, regional solid waste management and recycling master plan. Business-as-Usual (BAU) Scenario: A projection of future emissions based on current trends and without additional policy interventions. Built Environment: Human-made conditions where people live, work, and play, including buildings, parks, neighborhoods, cities, and supporting infrastructure. Carbon Footprint: The total amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) emitted directly or indirectly by an individual, organization, event, or product. Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (CO 2 e): A measure used to compare the emissions of GHGs based on their global warming potential. Carbon Offsets: Investments in projects that reduce or capture GHGs. Carbon Sequestration: The process of capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide. CDP: A not-for-profit organization that supports companies and cities in disclosing their GHG emissions and environmental impacts. Climate Change: A change in global or regional climate patterns attributed largely to the increase of GHG emissions since the 20th century. Climate Crisis: The state of emergency caused by GHG emissions and the associated increasing climate impacts. Climate Resilience: The ability to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to hazardous events or disturbances related to climate. Co-benefits: Additional positive outcomes that result from actions taken to reduce GHG emissions, such as improved air quality or economic savings. Community Emissions: All GHG emissions produced within a community including, but not limited to, the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.

FORT LAUDERDALE NET ZERO PLAN