A Net Zero Unit was recently established in Australia by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication and the Arts to identify how the Government’s infrastructure portfolio can work with industry to help achieve net-zero.
The unit will support the cross-portfolio Net Zero Taskforce that will advise Government on ensuring regional Australians benefit from Australia’s transformation to a renewable energy superpower, while contributing to the Government’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 43% below 2005 levels by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. In doing so, it will connect government agencies, industry and climate experts to translate the latest research into action, while ensuring climate expertise is embedded into policies and investments.