City of Botany Bay
The City of Botany Bay is committed to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the Cities for Climate Protection (CCP) Australia program.
The City of Botany Bay has employed a number of actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including participation in the Local Government Emissions Trading Scheme championed by Randwick City Council in association with the City of Botany Bay and Waverley Council and development and implementation of Council's Energy Efficiency Development Control Plan, the first of its kind in NSW. Council has also taken steps toward developing an energy-efficient fleet, with the acquisition of its first two hybrid vehicles.
Through participation in CCP, the City of Botany Bay is working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by setting achievable goals and milestones and formulating plans to reach these.
A word from the Mayor
Actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Community
- Council endorsed a community emission reduction goal of 20% of 1996 levels by 2012.
Travel
- Developing fuel-efficient fleet through use of hybrid vehicles and engine capacity reductions, including reduction from six to four cylinders in all pool vehicles.
Corporate
- A greenhouse gas reduction goal for Council to 20% of 1999-2000 levels by 2012 has been endorsed.
- Promotion and use of energy-efficient office equipment in all Council offices.
- Review and development of Council's Energy Efficiency Development Control Plan as part of a comprehensive review process.
Future greenhouse abatement actions
- Council is developing a sustainability plan, which will incorporate energy efficiency and promote greenhouse gas reduction in Council's operations.
- Conduct review of air conditioning setup and use and modify to ensure maximum effectiveness.
- Carry out office lighting audit to determine energy use, then implement strategies to improve energy efficiency.
- Implement energy use education program for all Council employees.
More information
Contact: Sarah Deards - Environmenbtal Scientist
Web Address: www.botanybay.nsw.gov.au
Updated: October 2007
CCP Facts
State: New South Wales
Date joined:
22 May 2001
Current Milestone:
Milestone 2