“This new emissions report shows us that plant-powered food isn’t just good for our physical and mental health, but good for the planet as well. “New York City is leading the world when it comes to combating climate change, because we’re using every option on the menu in our fight - and that includes changing our menus, too,” said Mayor Adams. In response to the new inventory, Mayor Adams and Mayor’s Office of Food Policy (MOFP) Executive Director Kate MacKenzie also announced that the city will reduce absolute carbon emissions from food purchases across its city agencies by 33 percent by 2030. The inventory - developed by the Mayor’s Office of Climate & Environmental Justice (MOCEJ) - includes emissions involved in the production of goods and services New Yorkers consume, whether or not that production occurs in New York City. Those emissions represent 20 percent of New York City's overall emissions - the third largest source, behind buildings (35 percent) and transportation (21 percent). Aggarwala today released the city's first integrated greenhouse gas inventory, which incorporates emissions from the production and consumption of food. NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Chief Climate Officer and New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Rohit T. New Inventory Shows That Buildings, Transportation, and Food Represent New York City’s Top Three Sources of Greenhouse Gas EmissionsĬity Also Launches Corporate Challenge to Reduce Private Sector Food Emissions by 25 Percent
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