For the second year in a row, Windsor has received an "A" for its efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change.
The Climate Disclosure Project, a global organization that supports the efforts of companies and cities trying to make a difference, awarded five Canadian cities an "A." The other four are Toronto, Calgary, Halifax and Vancouver.
This year, it gave top marks to 88 cities around the world.
The average score for North American cities was "C."
The ratings are based on the responses to a survey from the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy.
To get a score of "A," cities must disclose publicly and have a city-wide emissions inventory, set an emissions reduction target, and publish a climate action plan. Windsor also declared a climate emergency in November 2019.
The Climate Disclosure Project did have some suggestions for Windsor, including updating and regularly evaluating its risk assessment for vulnerable populations and setting ambitious targets to ensure those communities are protected.
"The cities on this year's A-List demonstrate that impactful and urgent action is possible," read a release from the City of Windsor on Monday.
"The CDP report cards affirms and validates on an international level what we already know to be true about the City of Windsor," said Mayor Drew Dilkens. "Our work is far from over, which is why council and administration continue to take a leading role in prioritizing policies and actions to cut emissions, reduce energy consumption, and build an active transportation network to promote a more healthy and sustainable community."