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Transitioning towards net zero

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The Australian Government has committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 and has legislated a national emissions reduction target of at least 43% by 2030 (compared to 2005 levels). The Queensland Government has committed to net zero emissions by 2050, along with an interim Queensland emissions reduction target of 75% by 2035.

Council’s Sustainability Strategy’s strategic priority ‘Transition towards net zero emissions’ helps to focus attention on the actions necessary to align with national and state policies and targets; strengthen our community, environmental and economic resilience; and position us to make the most of emerging opportunities for our region.

Find out more about what Council is doing as part of the transition towards net zero.

Rockhampton Region Emissions Snapshot

Snapshot is available as a free resource for councils and communities to view green emissions by Post Code, Local Government, Federal Electorate or State areas which helps to inform and guide emission reduction actions.

Reducing emissions

Council has committed to transition towards net zero emissions in line with national and state policies and targets. Council is also working with local business, industry and other levels of government to support the transition towards net zero emissions.

Living Sustainably

Our daily choices and habits can make a big difference both locally and globally. Find out how Council’s Living Sustainably program can help your household to adopt more sustainable behaviours, save money and reduce household emissions.

Cities Power Partnership

Cities Power Partnership program is Australia’s largest network of Councils focused on supporting and celebrating emissions reduction initiatives and successes.

Renewable Energy Hub

The Rockhampton Region is emerging as a renewable energy hot spot. In line with the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan and Queensland Renewable Energy Zone Roadmap, find out more from Advance Rockhampton about renewable energy projects within our Region.

CSIRO Towards net zero

The transition to net zero will require change in most sectors of the economy, but it will also present new opportunities. Find out how CSIRO’s Towards Net Zero Mission is using collaborative science and technology to create a wide range of new industries and jobs suited to regional areas.