COUNCIL ADOPTS CLIMATE CHANGE POLICY AND ACTION PLAN ON PATH TO REDUCE EMISSIONS

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Liverpool City Council has recently adopted a Climate Change Policy and Liverpool Climate Action Plan, setting the course to become a net zero emissions organisation by 2036 and community by 2050.

The Climate Change Policy and Climate Action Plan sets clear and realistic goals and actions, identifying emission reduction pathways for Council operations in alignment with National, State and regional emission reduction targets.

They also outline how Council will support the Liverpool community to reach the NSW target of net zero emissions by 2050.

The Climate Change Policy and Climate Action Plan were placed on public exhibition in June 2022 and were developed in consultation with industry experts, Councillors and internal stakeholders.

The Action Plan includes six key directions:

1. Council as a Leader;

2. Liverpool Collaboration Area;

3. Zero Carbon and Affordable Growth;

4. Climate Resilient Water Supply;

5. New Mobility Future; and

6. Targeted Approach to Waste.

Actions are grouped into these directions to provide clear guidance.