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Climate action

We have 2 goals in relation to climate change:

be a carbon neutral organisation without relying on offsets by 2028
have a carbon neutral community by 2040.

In 2019 we declared a climate emergency. We have since released 2 plans to help us reach those goals.

Plans to combat climate change

Community Climate Action Plan

An action plan for Banyule locals with a goal to be a carbon neutral municipality by 2040.

Corporate Emissions Reduction Plan

An action plan to reduce our operating emissions and be a carbon neutral organisation by 2028.

What we have achieved

We are on the right track! We are already reducing our energy consumption and increasing use of renewable power.

We have:

upgraded building and street lighting to more efficient alternatives
installed solar power at many of our buildings, including WaterMarc and the Centre Ivanhoe
replaced our diesel delivery vans with electric alternatives.

In just 4 years, since the opening of WaterMarc, we have cut emissions from over 21,500 to 15,300 tonnes a year. When we have a clear plan where everyone contributes, rapid change can happen!

Find out more about what we have already achieved in the:

State of the Environment