Local government behind on emission reduction and climate action

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A new report has benchmarked the current status of strategies and methodologies employed by Local Government in Queensland. The research looked at how Councils are achieving any reduction in the carbon intensity of their operations in response to climate change and legislative action by the Australian Government. The research utilised a survey of Queensland Councils which revealed that local Councils across Queensland are yet to implement substantial cost effective actions to achieve major reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. The analysis indicates that if Councils are to engage with the issues of climate change, emissions reduction and carbon offsetting, the benefits of energy efficiency and cost savings will be key drivers for action. The purpose of this report is to assess the level of carbon management by Queensland Councils and their readiness to address carbon price impacts on Council operations. The Project Team included Associate Professor Heather Zeppel, Ms Christina James-Overheu of the University of Southern Queensland. The research was funded by the Local Government Infrastructure Services (LGIS).

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