Sustainability and Climate Policy and Action Plan
As a local Council there is a lot that we can do to protect our environment and ensure that our community and the places we all love are resilient and prepared for the impacts of climate change.
To guide our actions in this area, Council has developed a Sustainability and Climate Change Policy and Action Plan with a target to achieve net zero operational greenhouse gas emissions by 2035.
- Project StatusIn Progress
- Last reviewed
05 August 2024
The latest
On 7 November 2023, Council finalised its Sustainability and Climate Action Plan. This Plan incorporates valuable feedback received from our community, and will guide our actions over the next four years to help protect our community, our environment, and achieve a sustainable future for the Shoalhaven.
About the project
Sustainable and liveable environments are one of the four key priorities identified by our community as part of our Community Strategic Plan, and Council is committed to delivering this outcome for our region.
Project vision
To establish a Policy which outlines Council’s long-term commitment to address climate change and integrate the principles of sustainability across Council operations and throughout the wider Shoalhaven community.
The Policy is supported by a detailed Sustainability and Climate Action Plan with actions aligned against the following six key priorities:
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and responding to climate change challenges
- Living in balance with our natural environment to protect and support our ecosystems
- Ensuring our assets, towns and villages are future-ready, environmentally sustainable, and climate resilient
- Using materials wisely and avoiding waste to protect natural resources
- Supporting our community to adopt positive sustainable living practices and prepare for a changing climate, and
- Innovating and collaborating to achieve better outcomes for our community and environment.