Your say on our new environmental strategy
Open for feedback
What we’re doing
Our environmental strategy 2025-2030 sets targets for our own operations and the local area to reduce our carbon footprint, improve water health and increase sustainable use of resources.
In November 2024, we asked about the environmental priorities that matter most to you and how we can make Sydney more sustainable and resilient. We heard the strategy’s priority areas are important ways to protect Sydney’s environment and liveability. You told us taking local action on these matters is vital.
Our revised plan will
- help our communities rely less on fossil fuels and transition away from gas.
- strengthen support for renters to adapt to climate impacts.
- reduce our operational energy use and emissions
- explore ways to regenerate our environment.
We now invite your feedback on the final draft of the strategy.
Strategy summary
Targets give us a measurable goal to work towards and report progress against. We document our progress each year in the green report.
Our key priorities are set out under 4 strategic directions.
Why we’re doing this
The environmental strategy builds on direction 2: leading environmental performer in our overarching strategy Sustainable Sydney 2030-2050: Continuing the Vision.
This is one of several strategies under this direction. We’re currently developing a new waste reduction and circular materials strategy and will invite community feedback in mid-2025.
Read the draft plan
How you can give feedback
Public comment closes at 5pm on Friday 9 May 2025.
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Complete our survey
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Attend an online information session
Wednesday 16 April, 12pm – 12:45pm
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Email or post your feedback
You can give your feedback by email to [email protected] or post to:
Senior Project Manager, City Engagement
City of Sydney
Town Hall House, Level 7, 456 Kent Street
Sydney NSW 2000 -
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Next steps
We’ll report your feedback and present the final strategy to Council later in 2025.
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