Zero Net Emissions by 2020 Strategy

Zero Net Emissions by 2020 – Strategy Update 2008

In 2002, the City of Melbourne published 'Zero Net Emissions by 2020 – A roadmap to a climate neutral city' which positioned Council as a world leader by setting an ambitious target of zero net emissions by 2020.

Since then, climate science, community expectations and available solutions have changed significantly and as such, the City of Melbourne has updated Zero Net Emissions by 2020.

The 'Zero Net Emissions by 2020 – Strategy Update 2008' provides the City of Melbourne with a suite of strategies that can deliver a reduction of emissions between 50 and 60 per cent across the municipality.

The update also ensures the City of Melbourne continues to develop and implement relevant sustainability programs and to maintain a leadership position both within Australia, and internationally.

Have your say

The City of Melbourne invites residents, workers and businesses to have their say on the Zero Net Emission by 2020 – Strategy Update 2008.

This is your chance to have a voice and contribute to the City of Melbourne’s way forward as a leader in sustainability both as an organisation and as a municipality.

To take part in the public consultation, download the draft strategy update below and provide your feedback using one of the following options:

• Online: Visit Zero Net Emissions by 2020 - Strategy Update feedback;
• By email: Email your feedback to sustainability@melbourne.vic.gov.au
• By mail:
  Sustainability - Zero Net Consultation
  City of Melbourne
  PO Box 1603
  Melbourne VIC 3001
• By phone - contact Alex Fearnside, Team leader Sustainability on (03) 9658 8417

The feedback period will run until Thursday, 5 June.

 Zero Net Emissions by 2020 – Strategy Update 2008 (1.3MB) 

 Zero Net Emissions by 2020 – Strategy Update 2008 (796kb) 

You can also download the original 2002 strategy here:

 Zero Net Emissions by 2020 (1.3MB)