Commitment to achieving net zero
The Authority is committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2030 by reducing our operational emissions through the implementation of our Emissions Reduction Plan.
The Authority’s Emissions Reduction Plan sets out the steps that the Authority will take to achieve net zero by 2030. It includes new and existing initiatives to reduce emissions and contribute to the APS Net Zero 2030 target, as part of a responsible whole-of-government effort.
The Authority will continue to refine and track progress of its emissions reduction goals through undertaking an annual update to its Emissions Reduction Plan. The Authority will provide a summary of progress in its annual reports.
Net zero in government operations
The Australian Government has committed to achieve net zero emissions in government operations by 2030. The Government included this target in Australia’s Nationally Determined Contribution Communication 2022(Opens in a new tab/window) under the Paris Agreement, and reaffirmed its position when the government joined 18 global partners to launch the Net Zero Government Initiative at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of Parties meeting (COP27) in November 2022.
The Australian Government, through the Department of Finance, has established the Net Zero in Government Operations Strategy.(Opens in a new tab/window) The strategy sets out the Australian Government’s approach to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions in its operations. It also puts in place public emissions reporting for Australian Government agencies to promote accountability for progress towards this goal.
2025 Emissions Reduction Plan
