The government is renewing its push to hit its net zero targets by 2050
After releasing a new net zero policy earlier this month, the NSW government has further detailed ambitious steps towards its zero emissions goals.
The Transport for NSW (TfNSW) Net Zero and Climate Change Policy outlines a number of climate change targets, which includes reaches a total net zero in the NSW transport sector by 2050.
TfNSW says it wants to accelerate the state’s move towards a decarbonised future.
“Our Net Zero and Climate Change Policy and Sustainable Infrastructure Program will drive our emissions targets in the journey towards a cleaner, more resilient network,” TfNSW secretary Josh Murray says.
“Some of these targets may be ambitious, but they are achievable if we all work together – and our industry partners have been part of designing this greener transport future.”
The targets are aligned with Australia’s commitments under the 2016 Paris Agreement, adopted at the UN Climate Change Conference.
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A global landmark, the conference was an international accord guiding the net zero policies of countries across the world.
In alignment with the agreement, the key targets include:
- 100 per cent renewable energy for operational electricity for the rail, light rail and metro networks by 2025 (already around 98 per cent complete)
- 100 per cent of transport’s work vehicle fleet transitioning to all-electric by 2030
- Net zero in transport sector emissions by 2050
- Net negative transport sector emissions by 2060
Transport minister Jo Haylen welcomes in the ambitious goals for the state.
“Australian governments and industry are beginning to make serious moves to greener infrastructure, and I’m pleased that Transport for NSW has been taking a leading role in this important work,” she says.
“I’m proud NSW is laying the groundwork with world-leading innovations in the race to net zero transport.
“Everyone has an important role to play to help achieve net zero and leave a positive legacy for generations to come.”
TfNSW will partner with National Highways, the body responsible for managing the UK’s motorways and major roads.