- Increased energy and water use
- Increased greenhouse gas emissions
- Threats to biodiversity, rural land, and scenic open space
- Pressure on established areas from population growth and aging infrastructure
- Challenges in managing growth areas
- High levels of waste generation
- Community indifference and lack of sustainability knowledge
City of Whittlesea
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2012-2022 reporting, City of Whittlesea disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.4K kt CO2-e in 2005/6 (increased to 2998kt CO2-e by 2020 projected). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
2.4K kt CO2-e in 2005/6 (increased to 2998kt CO2-e by 2020 projected)
2012-2022
Water Usage
10.9M KL in 2006-07
2012-2022
Waste
Over 85,000 tonnes of municipal waste annually
2012-2022
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Council water consumption (target: 25% by 2015/16, further 25% by 2030 from 2001 levels)
- Implemented Stormwater Management Plan 2012-2017
- Implemented Sustainable Land Management Program (including rate rebates and grants)
- Reduced Council greenhouse gas emissions (target: zero net increase from 2012 levels by 2022)
- Implemented Green Purchasing Policy
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Council water consumption by 25% by 2015/16
- Implement Stormwater Management Plan 2012-2017
- Review Open Space Strategy 1997
- Develop a Greenhouse Emissions Reduction Framework
- Review Green Purchasing Policy
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Council water consumption by a further 25% by 2030 from 2001 levels
- Implement Municipal Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy 2012-2022
- Implement a municipal-wide Biodiversity Action Plan
- Review Whittlesea Planning Scheme to improve biodiversity protection
- Implement a climate change adaptation plan
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve zero net increase in Council greenhouse gas emissions by 2022 (based on 2012 emissions)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
WaterLandClimate ChangeBiodiversityUrban Development and the Built EnvironmentWaste Management and Resource RecoveryChange Strategies