Australian Government targets net-zero emissions in government operations by 2030.

The Australian Government aims to reach net-zero emissions in government operations by 2030, as outlined in the Net Zero in Government Operations Strategy. The Department of Finance leads the initiative, reinstating greenhouse gas emissions reporting for government operations and implementing climate disclosure requirements. The Department of Climate Change supports sustainable procurement and risk management. In the 2022-23 financial year, non-corporate and corporate Commonwealth entities emitted a total of 3,286,328 tonnes of CO2-e, with electricity consumption being the largest contributor.

March 25, 2024
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