Sustainable Pickering | City of Pickering

The City's award winning sustainability program has grown and evolved, but has remained grounded in 5 broad sustainability objectives: Healthy Environment, Healthy Economy, Healthy Society, Responsible Development, and Responsible Consumption.

Within this section of the website you will discover information about the City's Sustainable Pickering programs, projects and indicators.

Whether you live or work in Pickering, or are visiting, we encourage you to explore this site and join us on the journey to become one of the most sustainable municipalities in Canada.

What is the City Doing

Energy & Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Pollinators

Sustainable
Purchasing

Urban Agriculture

Waste

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Programs & Projects

Integrated Sustainable Design Standards

The City of Pickering has recently adopted new Integrated Sustainable Design Standards (ISDS) for all new development in the city to replace the 2007 Sustainable Development Guidelines.

Community Climate Adaptation Plan

The City of Pickering is developing its first Community Climate Adaptation Plan (CCAP) to help community members prepare for, and adapt to, extreme weather-related events.

Year in Review - Sustainability Reports

The Sustainable Pickering Year-in-Review was developed to showcase key sustainability highlights and accomplishments throughout the year. The annual reports show the many inspiring ways to advance our environmental sustainability, and we invite you to learn more about the City’s impact.

2023

2022

2021

2020