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We're committed to a cleaner, healthier Glencoe. Our sustainability plan aims for a 34% reduction below 2014 levels by 2036, and net zero by 2050.Our Glencoe Sustainability Action Plan is built on broad goals, ensuring a more resilient community. It connects with village-wide priorities and actively involves residents.This plan aligns with Glencoe's priorities, improving transportation, managing water, and protecting ecosystems. We aim for measurable actions across all sectors.Developing this plan involved five key steps: baseline assessments, community engagement, collaborative planning, public review, and preparing for implementation.Community input is vital. We found 85% agree on increasing sustainability, and 81% want to reduce greenhouse gas emissions for Glencoe.Climate change is affecting Glencoe. We're seeing hotter summers and increased heavy rainfall, impacting our environment and community.Glencoe's 2024 total GHG emissions are 74,764 metric tons. Electricity and natural gas are our biggest contributors, but we're working to reduce them.Our plan focuses on clear goals and measurable outcomes. We track progress through specific actions to ensure we achieve our near-term 34% reduction and long-term Net Zero by 2050.Our plan framework targets six sectors: transportation, buildings, waste, water, greenspace, and resilience. Each sector has specific actions to drive progress.We project a 34.5% reduction in GHG emissions by 2036. This means avoiding over 163,000 metric tons of emissions and saving 3.2 billion cubic feet of greenhouse gases.