Northern Beaches’ 4-year action plan is tackling climate change and increasing renewables across the region. This case study takes a look at Northern Beaches’ thorough plan to reduce emissions, benefiting Council, businesses and the wider community. How Northern...
The City of Adelaide’s Sustainability Incentive Scheme is supporting businesses and households to reduce their carbon emissions by embracing energy efficiency, sustainable transport and renewable energy. This case study explores how wide scale emissions reductions can...
There’s been a lot of talk about climate action and ‘net zero’ targets following COP26, the international climate summit, where many countries ramped up their commitments to reducing emissions. But what does ‘net zero’ mean, why does it matter and how are Australian...
The Borough of Queenscliffe has partnered with Queenscliffe Climate Action Group and the Wadawurrung traditional owners to co-develop Council’s Climate Emergency Response Plan, demonstrating what is possible when council and residents work together in an open,...
ACT Government is planning to transition its entire fleet to zero emission vehicles by 2040, adopting 20 hydrogen vehicles and utilising the first public hydrogen refuelling station in Australia. This case study explores how ACT Government is setting ambitious...
Mayor Amanda Findley is a strong advocate for climate action, actively tackling the big issues for the Shoalhaven community. This case study takes a closer look at Mayor Findley’s sustainability work, exploring what led to her taking home the Climate Ambassador Award...
Mornington Peninsula Shire is ahead of the curve when it comes to action on climate, taking major strides towards net zero emissions. This case study explores how Mornington Peninsula Shire recognised the urgency of climate change and the steps they took to respond....
Georges River Council is at the forefront of climate action, committed to reducing energy consumption across all of its operations. This case study covers the Council’s ambitious climate targets, how they plan to get there and what the economic, social and...
Greater Dandenong’s first-of-its-kind climate change self-assessment tool for evaluating asset and infrastructure project funding bids is playing a major role in lowering emissions across the community. This case study looks at how the Council is embedding climate...
