Birmingham has been included on a global list of cities taking “bold leadership” on environmental action.
A total of 119 locations have been highlighted by non-profit environment impact group Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP).
Those on the list must meet a number of criteria, including publishing a climate action plan and completing a risk and vulnerability assessment linked to climate change.
Cllr Majid Mahmood, cabinet member for environment at Birmingham City Council, said: “It is fantastic to see this recognition from such a respected global organisation and it reflects the hard work across the council and city.
“The city council declared a climate emergency in 2019, committing us to take action to reduce the city’s carbon emissions and limit the climate crisis, and we take that responsibility very seriously.
“While we can only directly control our own emissions, we can also use our wide-ranging powers to influence others and we are actively engaging with businesses and citizens, with a series of events to coincide with COP28.
“One of the key factors is heating of buildings, which account for around two thirds of greenhouse gas emissions across Birmingham, with the majority of emissions resulting from the burning of gas for space and water heating. Alongside efforts to support building decarbonisation across the city, the council is developing and delivering programmes to help decarbonise its own assets and housing stock.
“The climate crisis is one of the single biggest challenges facing our city and we know there is much more to do, so we will work with everyone – our citizens, neighbourhoods, and businesses – to build a greener, healthier and fairer future for all.”