Community Survey #4: Climate Action & Business Transportation

The District’s Climate Leadership Plan has a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 100% by 2050 with an interim target of 45% by 2030. In order to help reach these goals, the District is interested in learning more about if and how businesses are taking steps to contribute to this effort.

Background
In 2023, emissions from both residential and commercial sectors in Central Saanich amounted to just over 111,000 tonnes CO2e which is a10% increase in greenhouse gases since the baseline year (2007).

Transportation-related greenhouse emissions accounted for the largest portion of these emissions at (66%). Some ways to reduce emissions from vehicles include transitioning from gasoline or diesel fuels to low-carbon options such as renewable diesel, biodiesel blends or switching to hybrid or fully electric models.

About this survey

The survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete.  

All information collected will be kept confidential and used only in a summary of feedback received.  
 

Call 250.544.4209 for more information or if you need help to complete the survey. 

The District of Central Saanich acknowledges it is situated on the traditional territory of the W̱SÁNEĆ people which includes W̱JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip) and SȾÁUTW̱ (Tsawout) First Nations.

Personal information is collected by The District of Central Saanich (DOCS) under the authority of the Community Charter/Local Government Act and the DOCS bylaws, and is only used for purposes necessary and consistent with operation of DOCS’ services, programs and/or activities. Disclosure of personal information by DOCS is subject to the requirements of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you have any questions about collection, use or disclosure of personal information by DOCS, please contact: the DOCS FOI Head, 1903 Mt. Newton Cross Road, Saanichton, BC V8M 2A9 250-652-4444.  

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* 1. Has your organization taken steps to transition your business vehicle(s) from gasoline or diesel to using more low-carbon modes?

Yes

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* 2. If yes to question #1, which low-carbon fuels or vehicles have you incorporated?
Click all that apply.

Electric vehicle(s).

Biodiesel or higher blend Vehicles

Renewable diesel Vehicles

Renewable natural gas Vehicles

Hybrid Vehicles

Incorporating bike(s)/e-bike(s) for business use

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Does your business have an interest in transitioning your business vehicle(s) to low-carbon options (e.g., using renewable diesel or biodiesel fuels, purchasing electric vehicles)

Very interested

Somewhat interested

Not interested

Unsure

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What challenges does your business face to transition to low-carbon business vehicle(s) options? Click all that apply.

Cost of upgrades to site (e.g., for charging stations, fueling stations)

Cost of purchasing low-carbon business vehicles

There are no electric/hybrid options for my type of business vehicles

Don’t know where to find information

Need support to understand my options or to take the step

Lack of incentives to reduce cost

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What opportunities do you think would be valuable to help you transition to low-carbon options?

Availability of EV charging stations at my site or close by

Availability of low-carbon fuels (e.g., biodiesel, renewable diesel) near my site

One-on-one support to determine my business vehicle needs and ways to transition

Governmental incentives or grants to reduce cost of vehicle

Governmental incentives or grants to reduce charging station cost

Information on low-carbon options and current incentives or grants offered

Case study examples of other businesses that have transitioned their vehicles

Networking with other businesses that have transitioned their vehicles

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Does your business have an interest in and support employee commute to work via active transporation modes (e.g., bus, bike, walking)

Yes

Maybe

Don’t know

Other (please specify)

Community Survey #4: Climate Action & Business Transportation

Question Title

* 1. Has your organization taken steps to transition your business vehicle(s) from gasoline or diesel to using more low-carbon modes?

Question Title

* 2. If yes to question #1, which low-carbon fuels or vehicles have you incorporated? Click all that apply.

Question Title

* 3. Does your business have an interest in transitioning your business vehicle(s) to low-carbon options (e.g., using renewable diesel or biodiesel fuels, purchasing electric vehicles)

Question Title

* 4. What challenges does your business face to transition to low-carbon business vehicle(s) options? Click all that apply.

Question Title

* 5. What opportunities do you think would be valuable to help you transition to low-carbon options?

Question Title

* 6. Does your business have an interest in and support employee commute to work via active transporation modes (e.g., bus, bike, walking)

* 2. If yes to question #1, which low-carbon fuels or vehicles have you incorporated?
Click all that apply.