Towards Net Zero Bundaberg

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Bundaberg Regional Council has committed to working towards achieving net zero carbon emissions for the Bundaberg region.

Council has developed Towards Net Zero Bundaberg, along with a regional assessment of renewable energy opportunities that will aid in the overarching goals of achieving net zero emissions.

In recent years there has been a global shift towards carbon reduction, with an ever-increasing focus on sustainability in the way people live, work and do business.

As more than one-third of the world’s largest companies set net-zero targets alongside global, national and state commitments, Bundaberg Regional Council is committed to supporting residents, business and industry through these changes to keep pace with global change.

According to Deloitte Access Economics (A new choice: Australia’s climate for growth, 2020), failure to address climate change is predicted to cost the Australian economy more than $3.4 trillion by 2070.

Local action is an important factor in insulating residents and businesses from this threat.

Proactive action now will help to deliver economic and social benefits as part of a long-term transition toward a cleaner and environmentally conscious future.

Towards Net Zero Bundaberg is the pathway to which this will be achieved.

The move to a zero-carbon future will, in part, be driven by Government legislation, stakeholders and supply chain requirements from outside the region and be influenced by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) values and a need for climate adaptation.

Working towards a region-wide net zero future will require a whole-of-region approach and Council recognises it must lead in reducing its own emissions while encouraging the region’s businesses and residents to rally toward a common goal of net zero emissions.

For this, Council will act as a facilitator, bringing together industry and residents to identify, monitor and pursue the most impactful initiatives that deliver significant environmental, economic, and social outcomes for the region.

Another of Council’s roles in Towards Net Zero Bundaberg will be advocacy, with a prudent approach to investment in a greener future for the region.

With Government funding programs and industry supply chain requirements focussing more and more on sustainability, taking no action could cost the region, and its industries, far more in the long run.

To stay up-to-date with Towards Net Zero Bundaberg, subscribe on this page.

You can find out more in the Factsheet here.

Image: Chris Sweetapple Photography



Bundaberg Regional Council has committed to working towards achieving net zero carbon emissions for the Bundaberg region.

Council has developed Towards Net Zero Bundaberg, along with a regional assessment of renewable energy opportunities that will aid in the overarching goals of achieving net zero emissions.

In recent years there has been a global shift towards carbon reduction, with an ever-increasing focus on sustainability in the way people live, work and do business.

As more than one-third of the world’s largest companies set net-zero targets alongside global, national and state commitments, Bundaberg Regional Council is committed to supporting residents, business and industry through these changes to keep pace with global change.

According to Deloitte Access Economics (A new choice: Australia’s climate for growth, 2020), failure to address climate change is predicted to cost the Australian economy more than $3.4 trillion by 2070.

Local action is an important factor in insulating residents and businesses from this threat.

Proactive action now will help to deliver economic and social benefits as part of a long-term transition toward a cleaner and environmentally conscious future.

Towards Net Zero Bundaberg is the pathway to which this will be achieved.

The move to a zero-carbon future will, in part, be driven by Government legislation, stakeholders and supply chain requirements from outside the region and be influenced by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) values and a need for climate adaptation.

Working towards a region-wide net zero future will require a whole-of-region approach and Council recognises it must lead in reducing its own emissions while encouraging the region’s businesses and residents to rally toward a common goal of net zero emissions.

For this, Council will act as a facilitator, bringing together industry and residents to identify, monitor and pursue the most impactful initiatives that deliver significant environmental, economic, and social outcomes for the region.

Another of Council’s roles in Towards Net Zero Bundaberg will be advocacy, with a prudent approach to investment in a greener future for the region.

With Government funding programs and industry supply chain requirements focussing more and more on sustainability, taking no action could cost the region, and its industries, far more in the long run.

To stay up-to-date with Towards Net Zero Bundaberg, subscribe on this page.

You can find out more in the Factsheet here.

Image: Chris Sweetapple Photography



  • Plastic Free CQ comes to Bundaberg

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    We are excited to announce that Plastic Free CQ will be working with our local food retailers as they adapt to the single-use plastic free future.

    The Qld State Government introduced the first phase of its single-use plastic ban in 2021 as part of a national effort to combat plastic pollution, with more changes to come. Plastic Free CQ will be assisting Bundaberg businesses as part of their transition, with funding provided by the

    Queensland State Government.

    Food retailers, like cafes, bars, restaurants, kiosks & vans are eligible for the program. The focus is on single-use plastic takeaway items that retailers can find hard to eliminate, such as straws, coffee cups and takeaway containers.

    Globally the packaging industry is changing very fast, and it is hard for businesses to keep up and identify products that suit their needs. At the same time, more and more locals are actively looking for plastic-free takeaway options. So we’re thrilled our businesses will be able to receive free on ground support and expert advice with Plastic Free CQ.

    If you, or anyone you know, own a food or beverage related business within the Bundaberg region, you can join at www.plasticfreeplaces.org/cq-join


    Please feel free to contact Kate Giles, Tourism Sustainability Officer at Bundaberg Regional Council for further information on kate.giles@bundaberg.qld.gov.au.

  • Businesses offered Climate Action Certification support

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    Businesses wishing to embark on a quest to become more environmentally conscious will be provided incentive support from Bundaberg Regional Council through a new initiative.

    On top of ECO Certification support that is already offered, Council has also begun supporting businesses to gain Climate Action Certification.

    The aim of the ECO certification incentive is to grow visitor economy and promote ecotourism by providing a 50 per cent cash subsidy to eligible businesses/operators to offset the first annual certification fee payable to Ecotourism Australia.

    Environment portfolio spokesperson Cr Wayne Honor said certification was an important part of letting travellers know that tourism products – including tours, accommodations and attractions – had a primary focus of nature.

    “These levels of certification assure travellers that products are backed by a strong, well managed commitment to sustainable practices,” he said.

    “In a region made up of a range of nature-based opportunities, certification is an important process in recognising and respecting our environment and encouraging travellers to do the same.”

    Cr Honor said ecotourism was one of the fastest growing sectors of global tourism.

    “Council’s advocacy position is to grow the region’s visitor economy through market development as an ECO Certified Destination,” he said.

    “This would enable the Bundaberg Region to become a high-quality and recognisable destination to visitors while further increasing the sustainability credentials of our businesses.”

    To find out the eligibility criteria or to apply for ECO Certification or Climate Action Certification click here.


    Read the full Bundaberg Now story here.

Page last updated: 18 Mar 2024, 04:21 PM