Councillor Tony O’Donohue is inspired by an international climate conference in Toronto to call for local action
Scaling low-carbon solutions
About Us
For the GTHA to be carbon neutral by 2050, much needs to be done, and quickly.
TAF is focused on enabling the acceleration and scale-up of low-carbon solutions so that we reach that goal.
We’re experienced leaders and collaborate with stakeholders in the private, public and non-profit sectors who have ideas and opportunities for reducing carbon emissions.
We’re particularly interested in ideas that offer benefits beyond carbon reduction such as improving people’s health, creating new green jobs, boosting urban resiliency, and contributing to a fair society.
A non-profit funded by endowments
The City of Toronto Council created TAF in 1991 to finance local initiatives to combat climate change and improve air quality in Toronto. A $23 million endowment, coming from the sale of a City-owned property, was set up to fund our work. We are a registered non-profit corporation, with a Board of Directors appointed by the City and made up of City councillors and citizens.
We work closely with City of Toronto departments and divisions, especially Toronto Public Health and the Environment and Energy Division, to test and advance innovative programs. In 2016, the Province of Ontario provided us with a $17 million endowment to enable TAF’s services to be offered throughout the GTHA. In 2019, the Government of Canada provided us with a $40 million endowment along with the creation of the Low Carbon Cities Canada network. We do not draw any funds from City, Provincial, or Federal tax bases.
Milestones
TAF is a proud member of the Low Carbon Cities Canada (LC3) network.
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