City Plan 2009 - 2013 - City of Greater Geelong
City Plan 2009 - 2013 - City of Greater Geelong
City Plan 2009 - 2013 - City of Greater Geelong
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Strategic Directions and Annual Action <strong>Plan</strong><br />
Outcome:<br />
A reduction in our organisation’s environmental footprint<br />
We want to ensure that all decisions made by staff and Council reflect our philosophy <strong>of</strong> environmental<br />
sustainability. Whether we are planning for the future, designing projects, delivering capital works and<br />
services or buying goods and services, we will reduce the impact we have on our natural environment.<br />
How we will measure our progress in achieving this outcome:<br />
Measure<br />
30 per cent emissions reduction target as a minimum from 2006 levels by<br />
2010, 60 per cent reduction by 2025<br />
Percentage green energy purchase<br />
Number <strong>of</strong> vehicles using low emission or alternative fuels in Councils vehicle fleet<br />
Council’s purchase and use <strong>of</strong> products made from recycled and renewable materials<br />
Target<br />
< Decrease emissions<br />
> Increase<br />
> Increase<br />
> Increase<br />
Reducing our organisation’s environmental footprint <strong>2009</strong>-2010 actions <strong>2009</strong>-2010<br />
Gross Expenditure<br />
$<br />
Greenhouse Reduction Local Action <strong>Plan</strong> - year two implementation 300,000<br />
Trial installation <strong>of</strong> energy efficient street lights 30,000<br />
Greenhouse Reduction Strategy - environmental audits 20,000<br />
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