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(1) In relation to the ACT Government’s commitment to a zero emissions government, while the ACT Government is committed to leading by example to showcase best practice sustainability in Government operations, by pursuing rapid emission reduction targets of greater than a 33 percent reduction in emissions from government operations by 2025 (from 2020 levels), and zero emissions from government operations from 2040, can the Chief Minister explain how the Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate (CMTEDD) calculates its contributions to this emission reduction target.
(2) What is CMTEDD’s current percentage reduction in emissions.
(3) What measures has the Chief Minister put in place to reduce emissions.
(4) Can the Minister confirm that this is a reduction of Scope 1 and 2 emissions only.
Mr Rattenbury: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
1) Please refer to the answer previously provided in response to ECCB QON 06, which is available online at: Inquiry into Annual and Financial Reports 2020-21 – ECCB QON 06 (act.gov.au).
Government—emissions reduction targets
(Question No 720)
Ms Clay asked the Minister for Transport and City Services, upon notice, on 8 April 2022 (redirected to the Minister for Water, Energy and Emissions Reduction):
(1) In relation to the ACT Government’s commitment to a zero emissions government, while the ACT Government is committed to leading by example to showcase best practice sustainability in Government operations, by pursuing rapid emission reduction targets of greater than a 33 percent reduction in emissions from government operations by 2025 (from 2020 levels), and zero emissions from government operations from 2040, can the Chief Minister explain how the Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate (TCCSD) calculates its contributions to this emission reduction target.
(2) What is the TCCSD’s current percentage reduction in emissions.
(3) What measures has the Minister put in place to reduce emissions.
(4) Can the Minister confirm that this is a reduction of Scope 1 and 2 emissions only.
Mr Rattenbury: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
Please refer to the answer previously provided in response to ECCB QON No. 11, which is available online at: Inquiry into Annual and Financial Reports 2020-2021 - ECCB QON 11 (act.gov.au).
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