Aim 3.1: Tree canopy and biodiversity
Our environment supports vibrant ecosystems, where tree canopy and natural habitats are protected, restored and expanded. | - Deliver initiatives that protect and expand Boroondara’s tree canopy and natural habitats to preserve and enhance the area’s leafy character and biodiversity.
- Deliver maintenance and care for trees on public land, including trimming and species selection, to protect the health and longevity of our urban forest.
- Deliver maintenance, revegetation and habitat enhancement initiatives to protect local ecosystems and sustain native flora and fauna.
- Deliver planning controls that improve Council’s ability to protect existing tree canopy on public and private land.
- Deliver education, incentives for planting, and penalties for unlawful tree removal to encourage responsible environmental stewardship.
- Advocate to the Victorian Government about planning changes, powerlines and the impact of the North East Link.
| - Number of trees on Council managed land.
- Area of land actively managed for biodiversity.
- Percentage of tree replanting requirements complied with or escalated.
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Aim 3.2: Community emissions Our environment is more sustainable, with lower energy use and emissions, better resource efficiency and widespread use of renewable energy sources. | - Deliver sustainable Council infrastructure that sets a strong example and supports the transition towards a low-carbon, energy efficient future.
- Deliver support to the community to reduce emissions and use resources efficiently, including initiatives that enable electrification of homes, businesses and cars.
- Deliver programs that enable increased uptake of renewable energy by promoting efficient and sustainable technologies, such as solar panels, batteries and electric vehicles.
| - Percentage reduction of Council scope 1 and scope 2* CO2 emissions compared with 2007-2008 emissions.
- Community participation in Council sustainability programs.
- Total number of solar panel installations in Boroondara installed after 2011.
- Number of registered electric vehicles in Boroondara.
*Scope 1 emissions are direct emissions from Council-owned or controlled sources, such as fuel used in vehicles and equipment, gas, and refrigerants. These are measured using bulk fuel invoices, fuel card reports, retailer data, invoices, and estimates. Scope 2 emissions are indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity used by Council, based on raw retailer and invoice data. |
Aim 3.3: Sustainable infrastructure Our environment is supported by buildings and infrastructure that are climate-resilient, low impact and designed to support long-term environmental sustainability. | - Deliver effective stormwater management and water-sensitive urban design solutions to improve water quality and reduce flood risk.
- Provide sustainable Council infrastructure that can withstand climate impacts and provide safe places for our community.
- Deliver programs and resources to help our community make their homes and workplaces resilient to our changing climate.
- Advocate for and partner with other councils for planning controls that enable environmentally-sustainable development.
| - Volume of harvested water (rain and stormwater) re-used within Council buildings and open space irrigation.
- Number of Council building projects meeting or exceeding a 5-star standard.
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Aim 3.4: Circular economy
Our environment benefits from a circular economy, where we reduce waste, reuse resources and sustainability is part of everyday life.
| - Plan and deliver circular economy solutions with our community to improve resource efficiency and create a healthier environment.
- Deliver sustainable waste management, improve recycling facilities and promote composting initiatives like the Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) program.
- Deliver recycling and waste options that help our community and local businesses to increase material recovery and send less waste to landfill.
- Deliver education programs that encourage waste avoidance, better composting and improved recycling.
- Advocate for reduced product packaging and better recycling options.
- Deliver support for circular economy programs that encourage the longevity and reuse of goods, materials and other resources.
| - Tonnes of waste to landfill per household per annum
- Satisfaction with waste management.
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