Council achieves net zero!

We are thrilled to announce that we have achieved net zero emissions in 2025.

This achievement is the result of delivering on priority actions set out in our Zero Net Carbon Action Plan 2020-2025 and reflects reflects our focused action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and invest in low-cost renewable energy.

Monash Mayor Cr Stuart James celebrated this achievement. 

“This reflects the expectation of our community for their Council to lead on sustainability. 

“By avoiding, reducing, replacing and offsetting greenhouse gas emissions we have reduced our carbon footprint and achieved net zero – a significant milestone. 

“This is a major step forward — but it is not the finish line. 

“We will continue to reduce our emissions and shift our focus to support our community to do the same. 

“Real climate action happens in partnership, and I am excited for Council to build on this progress to create a more resilient and sustainable Monash” he said. 

Targeted initiatives include: 

• A 36% reduction in food and organic waste sent to landfill through the introduction of household food and garden waste bin. 

• New electric vehicle charging stations in our busiest shopping precincts. 

• Upgrading 2,500 streetlights to LED which are over 80% more energy efficient. 

• Purchase of 100% renewable electricity in a collaborative procurement effort with other councils.  

• Installing over 600kW of solar capacity at council facilities. 

• Installing energy efficient heat pumps and boilers at our Monash Recreation and Aquatic Centre. 

• Low emission recycled materials used in all road resurfacing projects – including our new Oakleigh Cycleway. 

• Increasing the electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in Council’s fleet.