This consultation has now concluded - thanks to everyone who contributed to our Zero Emissions Woollahra Survey.

Our full list of priorities to support the local community to reduce their emissions in 2022 are outlined in our survey report and include:

• providing community solar & battery workshops
• assisting clubs to install rooftop solar through 'Solar My Club'
• installing more public charging stations for electric vehicles
• supporting schools to trial the ClimateClever app.

In response to the survey results and community feedback our Councillors also decided to set an aspirational target for the Woollahra community to reach net zero emissions by 2030.

See the Zero Emissions Woollahra Survey Results and Report here.

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We're planning to support the Woollahra community to reduce carbon emissions

In September 2019, Woollahra Council joined many other local councils in acknowledging that we are in a state of climate emergency. In response, action is required to support a rapid transition to zero carbon emissions.

We are currently working to ensure measures to address climate change are embedded in Council plans, policies and works programs. In August 2020 we achieved carbon neutral certification for our Council operations.

How can we support community action?

We are now seeking feedback from the community on how we can support our residents, schools and businesses to reduce their emissions, via a short survey below until Wednesday 30 June 2021.

To do this, we would also like to hear your views on setting a proactive community emissions target for our area. This target will guide decision making across all of Council’s operations and provide an opportunity to show the Woollahra community’s commitment to being a leader in climate action.

What are other organisations doing?

All State and Territory Governments in Australia have set net zero by 2050 targets. Many Local Governments have followed suit while some are being more ambitious and aiming for net zero by 2040 or 2045.

Recent emissions reduction projects undertaken by Woollahra Council

• Installing rooftop solar systems at six Council sites
• Lighting upgrades for all large Council sites and public amenity blocks.
• Purchasing renewable energy as part of Council’s electricity contracts. Currently 30% of electricity supplied to our five large sites is supplied by the Mooree Solar Farm.

See our FAQs for more details and have your say by completing the survey below.

Community Survey - Zero Emissions Woollahra

CLOSED: This survey has concluded.