Wollondilly Shire Council has recently adopted Sustainability and Net Zero Strategies aimed at guiding the region toward a more environmentally responsible and resilient future. The strategies are underpinned by the Sustainability Policy that provides a set of values and principles to be applied in all governance decision making processes and operations.

View the Sustainability Policy

Here's an overview and summary of both strategies:

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Sustainability Strategy Overview

The Sustainability Strategy sets out a long-term vision for integrating sustainability into all aspects of Council operations and services. It is built on four key pillars:

1. Environmental Sustainability

   • Protecting and enhancing natural ecosystems
   • Reducing pollution and improving resource efficiency

2. Social Sustainability

   • Building healthy, resilient, and inclusive communities
   • Supporting wellbeing and equity

3. Economic Sustainability

   • Promoting a strong, diverse local economy
   • Supporting sustainable business practices

4. Governance Sustainability

   • Embedding sustainability into decision-making and planning
   • Enhancing transparency and accountability

Key Actions Include:

• Caring for Country - increase awareness of First Nations culture and land management practices through education
• Biodiversity protection - maintain natural areas through bush regeneration, native plantings, and seed collection
• Incorporate sustainability credentials in Council's Purchasing Protocol
• Set up a data capture, monitoring and reporting program to track sustainability outcomes
• Increase the health and resilience of the community and environment through education
• Protect integrity and swimability of natural waterways as development progresses

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Net Zero Strategy Overview

The Net Zero Strategy outlines Wollondilly Council’s roadmap to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, in alignment with NSW Government targets. It emphasizes Council’s leadership role in climate action.

Key Actions Include:

• Implementing FOGO (Food Organics and Garden Organics) waste collection
• Conducting energy audits at major Council sites, implement energy saving actions and programs
• Transition to renewable energy supply 
• Expanding solar panel installations
• Increasing urban tree canopy coverage for carbon sequestration and reducing heat island effects

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How sustainability fits into Council’s broader organisational strategic framework