- Impacts of climate change on key industries (agriculture and tourism)
- Unprecedented upheaval and change in the waste and recycling management industry due to factors such as China's National Sword Policy and increased costs.
- Need to adapt to new waste management legislation mandating changes to services (e.g., separate glass recycling by 2027, FOGO service by 2030).
South Gippsland Shire Council
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, South Gippsland Shire Council disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 873 tonnes CO2-e (Council operations only, excluding landfill). 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
873 tonnes CO2-e (Council operations only, excluding landfill)
2021
Waste
18.0K tonnes/year (landfill)
2021
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Council's direct operational emissions by 873 tonnes of CO2-e, or 26 per cent, exceeding the 20 per cent target by 264 tonnes (Note: This excludes landfill emissions which showed a slight increase).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Implement actions detailed in the upcoming Climate Action Plan and Waste Management Plan.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWaste Management and Resource RecoverySustainable Land Use and Biodiversity