December 2015
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NYC's "One City" Plan Honored By Climate Change Leadership in Paris; Tanks #1 in Building Energy Efficiency Category

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This letter says it all.

Coming at the close of the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group meeting in Paris, where world leaders had also gathered for an historic discussion on climate change, there is good news indeed for NYC, and to all in our industry, and our collaborative partners in the City government that worked on the Buildings Technical Working Group to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The months of collaborative work has put NYC on top of all cities in the Building Energy Efficiency Category. Thanks to all involved for the outstanding work and proving once again that when we collaborate on a common goal, we all win.

Following is a letter from Nilda Mesa, Director of the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability.

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Dear Technical Working Group Members,

I am reaching out to share the exciting news that the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group in Paris honored New York City, and all of you, for our work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in buildings. This year One City: Built to Last and the Buildings Technical Working Group topped C40's Building Energy Efficiency category.

Since 2013 the C40 Cities Awards have been presented to cities that are delivering the innovative practices and programs necessary to reduce emissions and improve sustainability around the world. It’s a highly competitive process with third party reviewers. C40 recognized, as we do, that the strategies we developed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in our buildings sector, and the bold steps we're taking to reduce emissions eighty percent citywide are not only advancing our goals here in New York, but resonating in cities around the world.

If you’d like more information about the award, the press release is available here and the awards page, including video of the ceremony, is available here.

I would like to thank every one of you for your contributions to these efforts. As First Deputy Mayor Shorris said when he accepted the award in Paris, it is hard work that must be done collectively, and we are fortunate that New Yorkers are eager to engage in this work. I look forward to seeing you on the 17th, and to the recommendations you are developing for next month.

Sincerely,
Nilda Mesa


NILDA MESA | Director
Mayor's Office of Sustainability