Mayor Pesce Carmelo
In March 2020, Sutherland Shire Council resolved to become Greenhouse Gas Neutral in its operations by 2030, and in the community by 2050. To meet these targets, Sutherland Shire’s Climate Strategy is being developed within the framework of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy network.
The Sutherland Shire Climate Strategy includes measuring current greenhouse gas emissions for both the Council and community and using that information to set targets for reductions, implement actions, and report their success.
Below is a list of sustainability programs and projects already underway at Sutherland Shire:
Committing to Green Power by sourcing all of its electricity from renewable sources
Encouraging de-carbonisation through transportation with various active transport programs
Reducing the urban heat island effect and through street tree planting
Reducing waste through our reusable nappy rebate
Adding Electric Vehicles to our corporate fleet
Supporting the community in uptake of solar PV through a pilot project with Solar My School program
Diverting e-waste from landfills by supporting The Reconnect Project, which refurbishes used electronic devices and provides them to people in need
Supporting Speaking 4 the Planet, an arts-based competition that encourages school students to get creative and engage with environmental and sustainability issues.
Sutherland Shire is a proud signatory of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy. We aim to lead action in our municipality, in our region and beyond.
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