Warringah Council

Actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Council is implementing an ongoing environmental education program focused on a broad range of sustainability issues. For example EcoSchools Grant Program, Waste Education, and an annual World Environment Day and Schools Expo.

Review of corporate fleet to reduce numbers and to purchase smaller, fuel efficient vehicles.
Trialling biodiesel and commencing access to E10 with fleet card.
Larger vehicles only where there is a specific requirement for work purposes.
Developing regional trial to promote non-car transport and recreational strategies.

Council is undertaking a detailed facilities study, as a precurser to an Energy Performance Contract for major sites.
Energy Revolving Fund established to provide resources for smaller projects such as community centres and other small buildings.
Senior management commitment to incorporating sustainability into organisational culture, including staff induction, Green Buildings and Green Purchasing Policies.
Reviewing management of utilities accounts to improve accountability for energy and water use.

Council is implementing an Energy Performance Contract.
Participation in the LGSA's (Local Government and Shires Association) Sustainable Choice Procurement Program.
Use of the 'Sustainability Health Check' program put together by the DEC (Department of Environment and Conservation) and Local Government Managers Australia.
Formation of a cross-organisational Sustainability Working Group.

Contact: Ian Armstrong
Web Address: www.warringah.nsw.gov.au

Updated: April 2007

State: New South Wales
Date joined:
2002
Current Milestone:
Milestone 4

Forestville Library
Credit: Warringah Council