The Property Council of Australia and the Green Building Council of Australia have completed a comprehensive review of global and local policies with a proven record of emissions reduction to inform recommendations with the best value for governments.
Buildings account for over 50% of electricity use in Australia and almost a quarter of its emissions. Smart, targeted policies developed in partnership with industry can drive the step change we need to deliver a low carbon built environment.
The following plan outlines practical policies across residential, commercial and public buildings that should be implemented by local governments to drive emissions reduction in line with Australia’s Paris Agreement commitments.
