Singleton Emissions Reduction Action Plan

Singleton Council has unveiled new emissions reduction targets, with a commitment in line with the NSW Government to reach net zero emissions by 2050.

The Singleton Emissions Reduction Action Plan (ERAP) also pledges to source 100 per cent of Council’s electricity from renewables by 2030, as well as a commitment to achieve a 65 per cent in reduction in emissions by 2030 (aspirational interim target).

The Emissions Reduction Action Plan isa roadmap for how Council will reduce its operational greenhouse emissions. The plan was developed over a six-month period, involving employee and community consultation, energy audits of Council’s biggest energy-using facilities, data analysis and modelling and provides recommendations for Council to reduce its emissions through energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainable transport, waste management, sustainable procurement, and behaviour change

The ERAP proposes three evidence-based and achievable targets for Council to reduce its emissions:

  1. Council to purchase 100% renewable energy from 2030.
  2. Council aims to reduce its emissions by 65% by 2030 (aspirational interim target).
  3. Council publicly commits to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 in line with the NSW Government target.

The targets are for Council’s operational emissions, not community emissions.

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