City of Boroondara have a commitment to reduce emissions by 30 – 40% below 2007/08 levels by 2020. The Council’s strategy allows a flexible approach to account for the rapidly changing political and social context surrounding climate change and greenhouse gas abatement, and the emergence of new technologies and practices. Read more here.
Glen Eira City Council declared a climate emergency on 5 May 2020, committing to stronger climate action. To support this ambition, Council set new emission reduction targets of zero net emissions for corporate emissions by 2025 and zero net community emissions by 2030. Read more here.
Knox City Council recognises that we are in a state of climate emergency. As a community, we need to take action to reduce our impact on the environment and to prepare for the effects of a changing climate. The Climate Response Plan sets out a pathway for the Council and Community to reach net zero emissions by 2040. Read more here.
Maroondah City Council has been certified as a carbon neutral organisation by Climate Active since 2019/20. To reduce its emissions, Council has undertaken actions such as purchasing renewable electricity through the Victorian Energy Collaboration (VECO), installing solar PV across Council facilities and upgrading public lighting to energy efficient LEDs. Read more here.
Monash City Council is committed to a 20% reduction in Council’s energy levels by 2020 compared to 2010 levels. Council currently invests millions of dollars annually on environmentally sustainable initiatives, including energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Read more here.
City of Stonnington is committed to a 30% reduction in emission by 2020. Council is responsible for leading and implementing a range of environmental services and initiatives that are designed to protect assets for generations to come. Read more about Stonnington’s Sustainable Environment Strategy here.
Whitehorse City Council is committed to maintaining its carbon neutral status for corporate emissions and achieving net zero by 2032. It also supports its wider community to do the same by setting an aspirational net zero community emissions target by 2040 in line with the Whitehorse 2040 Community Vision of Sustainable Climate and Community Care. Its Climate Response Plan 2023-2026 provides a pathway to work towards these strategy targets and builds on the momentum after it declared a Climate Emergency in November 2022. To learn more about Council’s climate response visit here.
Yarra Ranges Council has recently committed to the ‘Adapting to a Changing Climate and Energy Future’ plan focusing on Council’s own carbon management activities, adapting to climate change and promoting energy transition. Read more here.
