Net zero emissions and climate resilience for local government Climate Resilience and Net Zero Emissions Climate Change and Sustainability Division Environment, Energy and Science (ESS) Group Department of Planning, Industry and Environment
Acknowledgement of Country The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment acknowledge that we meet today on Aboriginal land. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land we meet on and share our respect for elders past, present and emerging through thoughtful and collaborative approaches to our work.
Agenda • 9:30 Housekeeping and overview of the day • 9:35 Acknowledgement of Country • Managing climate change risk – Guidance and support for councils 9:40 • Getting to know you – around the room 10:30 • 10:50 Morning tea • 11:15 Net zero guidance for councils: guidance steps, understanding community emissions profiles • Emissions reduction sector pathways, • Marginal Abatement cost curve • 12:30 Lunch • Developing net zero actions for your LGA – emissions reduction opportunities by sector 1:15 • 2:45 Feedback and actions going forward • 2:50 Resources and wrap-up • 3:00 Finish
Overview & expectations for the day
Managing climate change risk - guidance and support for councils
NSW Government Climate Policy and Programs that support councils Malcolm Robertson Net zero Emissions Climate Resilience and Net Zero Emissions Climate Change and Sustainability Department of Planning, Industry and Environment
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Climate Risk is a Financial Risk RBA Deputy Governor “Both the physical impact of climate change and the transition are likely to have first- order economic effects” APRA Executive Member “…Australia’s financial sector can expect to see more emphasis on disclosure around climate risk exposure and management” NSW Treasury
NSW Climate Change Policy Framework • Make New South Wales more resilient to a changing climate • Net Zero Emissions by 2050
Resilience is a key objective for NSW
Getting to know you… STICKY NOTE 3: Write down the most significant action (or program) that your organisation or community has taken to reduce emissions.
Morning tea
Net zero guidance for councils Steps to creating a net zero emissions strategy for your local government area
Paris Agreement 2015: Established Global commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 Net zero emissions by 2050 is essential to meeting the objectives of the Paris Climate Agreement to limit the increase in global temperature to below 2°C by the end of the century. IPCC Special Report (2018) has said global warming is likely to reach 1.5 °C between 2030 and 2052 if it continues to rise at the current rate.
All Australian states have energy or emissions reduction targets Source: 100% Renewables
Current state: NSW emissions by emissions source Source: Environment, Energy & Science, Department of Planning, Industry and Environment
Historical change in NSW Emissions compared to 1990 Change from 1990 75% 50% Transport 25% Electricity Generation 0% Industrial Processes Stationary Energy (excl. electricity) Agriculture -25% TOTAL (including LULUCF) Fugitive emissions from fuels -50% Waste -75% -100% 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018
Momentum on energy and emissions reduction is building amongst NSW Councils NSW State Target: Net Zero Emissions by 2050 5 128 Global Covenant of Mayors NSW Councils signatories 14 Councils with targets related to Renewable Energy, Net Zero or Carbon Neutral 43 Cities Power Partnership signatories
Councils leading Net Zero emissions action in local community • Expert in your community’s local needs and issues • Respond to community expectations • Opportunity to embed net zero emissions strategy actions into council’s planning instruments including Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS), LEP and DCP
LSPS metropolitan examples… Many Greater Sydney metropolitan councils have addressed emissions reductions in their Local Strategic Planning Statements, for example…
LSPS metropolitan examples…
New guidelines for local government!
KEY TERMS Low carbon Net zero emissions Carbon neutral • Carbon emissions reduced • Reducing emissions as much • Reduce net carbon dioxide as possible and offsetting the compared to a baseline emissions to zero by also rest. balancing or offsetting them. • Emissions reduction • • Often applies to organisations, This includes all the 6 main projects e.g. renewables, greenhouse gas emissions buildings or specific products. energy efficiency, (CO2, N20, CH4, SF6, HFCs, (a certification) sustainable transport PFCs) - not just carbon projects. dioxide. • The first step towards • Across all sectors in the achieving a net zero economy and at all scales – emissions target. international, national, state, local, business, individual.
1. Engage stakeholders 2. Get to know your emissions profile 3. Identify emissions reduction pathways 4. Establish your emissions target 5. Develop and implement your net zero emissions strategy 6. Monitor, evaluate and review your strategy 7. Share your success
Seven steps to a community net zero emission strategy
Internal roles and responsibilities…
Guidance notes overview
This emissions snapshot has been developed by Ironbark Sustainability and Beyond Zero Emissions. https://snapshotclimate.com.au. Councils can review the data methodology at snapshotclimate.com.au/resources/. Email hello@snapshot.com.au for more information.
What’s in an emissions profile ?
Get to know your emissions profile
Identify emissions reduction pathways
Reducing emissions is easier than we think!
4. Establish your emissions target Examples – • Lismore Council has a 100% renewable energy target by 2023 • City of Sydney has a Net Zero by 2050 LGA wide target • Armidale Regional Council has partnered with University of New England on ProjectZero30 (net zero by 2030) • Clarence Valley Council has a net zero target by 2050.
5. Develop and implement your net zero emissions strategy
Low versus high emissions scenarios… Source: World Resources Institute www.wri.org/resources/ Choose-your-future-4-possible-emissions-pathways
6. Monitor, evaluate and review your strategy * Recalculate your emissions profile * Monitor and track progress against targets * Update emissions reduction opportunities and pathway
7. Share your success
Lunch https://www.mcc-berlin.net/en/research/co2-budget.html
Actions and Strategies to reduce emissions by sector - case studies and opportunities
Net zero planning approach – Local Health District in NSW Emissions reduction opportunities Calculate Achieve Purchase baseline Avoid Reduce Replace net zero offsets inventory emissions For more information about the development of a net zero strategy for Local Health Districts in NSW, and the modelling tool used, please contact netzero@environment.nsw.gov.au.
https://citiespowerpartnership.org.au /
Z-NET communities – Zero Net Energy Towns Uralla (NSW) - https://zneturalla.org.au/ Hepburn (Victoria) – https://z-net.org.au/hepburn/
Support for achieving net-zero ambitions Sustainability Advantage Sustainable Government Program
Engaging, enabling and demonstrating • Set targets for carbon leadership • Develop a net zero pathway for councils • Develop action plans for achieving net zero targets • Identify and address scope three emissions (waste, procurement, consumption) • Fleet and transport transition strategies • Climate change risk assessments and adaptation plans SUSTAINABILITY ADVANTAGE
Advisory support from the Sustainable Government Team Sustainable Government Program provides a range of advisory services: ▪ Sustainability strategic planning. ▪ Business case development and project delivery services for energy efficiency. ▪ Expertise in delivering turnkey renewable energy projects, including: ▪ Data analysis and site prioritisation. ▪ Feasibility assessments and expert advice. ▪ Executive engagement and briefings. ▪ Procurement support. ▪ Tailored support in procuring from pre-qualified service supplier panels.
Pre-qualified panels available to Local Government DESIGN AND INSTALL ENERGY PERFORMANCE CONTRACT MULTIPLE ECMs MULTIPLE ECMs LIGHTING SOLAR SOLAR - PPA https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/government/energy-efficient-program.htm
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