Zero Net Carbon Action Plan 2020–2025

At its 25 February 2020 meeting, Council committed to working towards zero net corporate greenhouse gas emissions, by 2025.

Our Zero Net Carbon Action Plan provides a pathway for achieving this goal, with a focus toward on-ground action using a proactive and cost-effective methodology.

Zero Net Carbon Action Plan 2020–2025:

Zero Net Carbon Action Plan(PDF, 7MB)

Zero Net Carbon Action Plan(DOCX, 938KB)

Key actions

  • Source 100% renewable electricity.
  • Replace main road street lighting with LED lights.
  • Improve energy efficiency of Council’s largest major buildings and key community facilities.
  • Reduce fuel use and transition to electric vehicles for fleet vehicles.
  • Preference the use of sustainable products, technologies and services through sustainable procurement.
  • Implement an environmental sustainable design policy for Council buildings and infrastructure.
  • Offset emissions that cannot be avoided.

Progress reports

At its 29 November meeting, Council noted the first Progress Report: Report to Council 29 November 2022 meeting

Zero Net Carbon Action Plan Progress Report 2023/24(PDF, 7MB)

Zero Net Carbon Action Plan Final Progress Report 2024/25(PDF, 8MB)

Supporting information

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