- Increasing air temperatures leading to greater insect and disease pressures.
- Increased occurrence of storm events contributing to flooding, stormwater runoff, and sediment loading.
- Increased frequency of localized downpours increasing the potential for localized flooding and stormwater runoff.
- Conversion of land from agricultural to non-agricultural uses due to development pressures.
- High transportation-related GHG emissions (51% of government emissions and 40% of community emissions in 2010).
Town of Skaneateles
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2010 reporting, Town of Skaneateles disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 433 MTCO2e (2010). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
433 MTCO2e (2010)
2010
Waste
3.2K MTCO2e (2010)
2010
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Became a Climate Smart Community in July 2009
- Completed a greenhouse gas inventory in July 2015
- Implemented the Skaneateles Lake Watershed Agricultural program (SLWAP) in 1994 to reduce runoff and pollution loading from agricultural operations.
- Distributed free compact fluorescent light bulbs to Independent Energy Efficiency Program customers.
- Encouraged the use of Energy Star rated appliances.
- Created an Open Space Plan with assistance from the CNY RPDB.
- Renovated the abandoned fire station for use as their new Village Hall and Police Station (net-zero energy building).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce municipal greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by the year 2025
- Reduce community emissions by 10% from the GHG inventory baseline year (2010)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnvironmental SustainabilityEnergy EfficiencyWaste ManagementNatural ResourcesTransportation