City of Stirling
Local Governments have a unique and important role to play in the global effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to slow down the effects of human-induced climate change. Through the City of Stirling's Sustainable City program, which includes participation in the Cities for Climate Protection (CCP) Australia program, the city will continue to work towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions both from our corporate activities and in the community.
A word from the Mayor
Actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Community
- Council has implemented a single bin recycling system where at least 65% of all household waste is recycled annually.
- Involved in the EcoBusiness program assisting medium-sized businesses to reduce emissions.
Travel
- Participating in the TravelSmart program, focusing on TravelSmart to school, TravelSmart to work, Walking School Buses™, and more.
- Offsetting carbon emissions of entire fleet through the Carbon Neutral program.
- All rangers' vehicles changed from petrol to natural gas.
Corporate
- Ongoing program of energy audits on Council buildings and implementation of recommendations.
- Installation of waterless urinals in Council buildings.
Future greenhouse abatement actions
- Council has recently joined the CCP program and is currently reviewing its Greenhouse Action Plan to identify new actions and set new emissions reduction targets.
- Recommendations in the city's annual Sustainable City Review have been endorsed, including introduction of TBL reporting which will result in greenhouse emissions being considered in corporate decision making.
- Work has already commenced on this program.
- Many of the actions mentioned above will continue into the future.
More information
Contact: Emma Snow, Environment Officer
Web Address: www.stirling.wa.gov.au
Updated: April 2007
CCP Facts
State: Western Australia
Date joined:
12 December 2000
Current Milestone:
CCP Plus