The City of Ryde is seeking your input through a survey to create a Net Zero Emissions Pathway for both Council’s own operations and community emissions.
WHAT DOES NET ZERO EMISSIONS MEAN?
Net Zero Emissions means that any emissions of greenhouse gases generated are balanced by the removal of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. In practice this means reducing emissions as far as possible, then offsetting the remainder through activities such as tree planting, soil management, carbon capture and storage.
WHY IS COUNCIL DEVELOPING A NET ZERO EMISSIONS PATHWAY?
Council is developing the Net Zero Emissions Pathway to further its commitment to reduce emissions, climate change impacts and plan for a sustainable future. This is in accordance with the NSW Government’s goal for Net Zero Emissions by 2050, the Greater Sydney Commission’s North District Plan, City of Ryde’s Local Strategic Planning Statement and Council's climate emergency declaration.
We would like to hear your feedback and ideas to ensure we have the right priorities, initiatives and strategies to meet the goal of achieving Net Zero Emissions.
WHAT HAS COUNCIL DONE SO FAR TO MOVE TOWARDS NET ZERO EMISSIONS?
Council has already undertaken steps to reduce both operational and community emissions.
Examples of steps taken by Council to help the community achieve Net Zero Emissions:
Examples of steps taken by Council to help Council's operations achieve Net Zero Emissions:
HAVE YOUR SAY
You can have your say on the City of Ryde Net Zero Emissions Pathway by completing the online survey below or by e-mail or post.
Online Survey
To Have Your Say, please click here to complete the online survey. If you are unable to fill in this survey online or don’t have access, please contact Customer Service on 9952 8222. Survey responses will be received up until Wednesday 9 December 2020.
Written Submissions
Written submissions must be clearly marked as 'City of Ryde Net Zero Emissions Pathway' and will be received up until Wednesday 9 December 2020. They can be sent to:
Privacy Statement
Personal information collected from you (including responses to forms and surveys) is held and used by Council under the provisions of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998. The supply of information is voluntary, however if you cannot provide, or do not wish to provide the information sought, Council may be unable to process your application or request, or consider your submission. Please note that the exchange of information between the public and Council, may be accessed by others and could be made publicly available under the Government Information Public Access Act 2009 (GIPA Act). If you require further information please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on 9952 8222.