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a leading environmental performer

The City of Sydney has adopted ambitious greenhouse gas emission reduction targets in response to mounting evidence of a warmer, more unstable climate. Sydney cannot afford to ignore the current and future risks associated with a warmer more unstable climate. Sustainable Sydney 2030 will address the causes, impacts and risks of climate change through practical and innovative action on energy, water, and air M
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Project Idea

Green Transformers

The City of Sydney aims to remove its dependence on coal–fired electricity and increase its self sufficiency of low carbon energy and sustainable water supplies to and beyond 2030.

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  • Action is needed to:

    • Accelerate investment in ‘green’ economy and technology
    • Stabilise carbon emissions to maintain an acceptable climate
    • Reverse the unsustainable growth in energy, water and waste resource demands
    • Ensure the City can cope with the impacts of rising sea levels and increased flooding
    • Ensure the City has greater energy security

  • 2030 goals:

        • Increase the capacity for local energy generation and water supply within City boundaries
    • Reduce waste generation and stormwater pollution
    • Improve the environmental performance of existing buildings
    • Demonstrate leadership in environmental performance
    • Implement the fastest and most cost–effective transition to a low–carbon economy
    • Reduce the City’s reliance on coal–fired electricity and desalinated water, and introduce sustainable water supplies.

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