ESG For Cities

Cities, Regional councils can lead the fight for a better world and use the principles of ESG as the guidebook. Cities / or Regional Councils have a big advantage and are in a prime position to lead this.

They have a direct relationship with people in the cities – through the provision of services, charging rates, water, and building and Urban Renewal. Not only people but businesses – small and big – Supermarkets, Shopping Centers, Industries and Farming.

So, Let’s break down ESG For Cities

E · Water, Energy, Air Quality, · Waste to Energy , Recycling, Building Codes , Smart Grids · Encourage Net Zero Build, New net Zero Neighborhoods · Transport

S · Increase the Social standing of its population, create income opportunities, Look at Food Waste and better options for food recycling and lower prices · Providing lower Cost housing – not only build = ongoing die to better Eco design

G · Providing transparency · Requires measurement & reporting with real-time analytics to highlight efficiency · Taxes for polluters · Managing Climate & social risks · Incentives for good behaviour · Education

The basic premise is that ESG Innovation which improves Energy Efficiency, and savings for people, and increases business opportunities, is not a burden. ESG does not conflict with other aims.

So, where to start? UN SDG 11 – is to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal11