Climate Summit for Local Government

Sept 6-8, 2023 | Melbourne

Burwood Council

Is a Power Partner

Council has selected the following climate pledges

Ensure Council fleet purchases meet strict greenhouse gas emissions requirements and support the uptake of electric vehicles.

Provide fast-charging infrastructure throughout the city at key locations for electric vehicles.

Develop education and behaviour-change programs to support local residents and businesses to tackle climate change through clean energy, energy efficiency and sustainable transport.

Lobby for state and federal support for a just transition away from coal-driven industry for local workers and the community.

Develop procurement policy to ensure that the practices of contractors and financers align with council’s renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainable transport goals

Burwood Council