Net Zero Ku-ring-gai

Discover how Council, residents, schools and business are creating healthier, low-cost, efficient homes.

Urgent action is required by all levels of government and our community to face our rapidly changing climate and ensure a healthy future.

How are we doing in Ku-ring-gai?

We are working together to reach net zero emissions by 2040, or earlier and a 50% reduction, by 2030.

Currently our biggest sources of consumption are electricity (58%), transport (28%) and waste generation (12.8%) and gas (6.4%). 

*Emissions data provided by Resilient Sydney.

Council uses 100% renewable energy

Council has joined with other Councils in Sydney to secure an electricity contract allowing us to transition our building and facilities to 100% renewable energy since July 2022.

Get started at home

Explore actions you can start taking to create a healthy, low-cost, efficient home.

• Electrify your home and create a low-cost, healthy lifestyle.
• Claim a rebate for electric appliances, solar, batteries and more .
• Visit Your Home, a government online resource centre.
• Volunteer with like-minded resident champions.

Council resources

• Why are we doing this? Net Zero Communities Strategy
• The actions we need to get there? Management Actions and Funding Table
• Council policies that lead the way Climate Change Policy.(PDF, 376KB)

So what are Net Zero emissions? Click here for a simple overview.

Go to Net Zero site

Community feedback

Read what you had to say from our consultation process in 2022. 

Need help?

Please contact our Sustainability Engagement Officer via email or phone 9424 0172.