BERDO: Join the community conversation about emissions from buildings

flyer for BERDO community conversation

Join ACE to learn about Boston’s Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO) — learn what BERDO is, how it works, and the changes that may occur as a result. Share your priorities and concerns so the City can understand how BERDO might impact you and your family. Your input is essential!

You will receive a gift card for participating and food will be provided.

Time: September 27, 2023 from 5pm-7pm

Location: 122 Dewitt Dr, Boston, MA 02120

Contact for more information:
Emmanuell De Barros, ACE’s Director of Development and Community Engagement (emmanuell@ ace-ej.org)
Hakim Sutherland, ACE’s Director of Youth Advocacy (hakim@ ace-ej.org)

Boston City Council’s Big Step for Justice: BERDO 2.0

This week, the Boston City Council unanimously passed a new ordinance that we’ve been fighting hard for: the Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance, or BERDO 2.0. It targets Boston’s biggest buildings — a few thousand buildings that account for 60% of carbon pollution — and sets aggressive standards for reduction.

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