The ACT has surpassed its 2020 emissions reduction target of 40%, achieving a 45% reduction in emissions on 1990 levels.

The achievement was outlined in the 2019-20 Minister’s Annual Report under the Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Reduction ACT 2010. The report outlines significant achievements in tackling climate change during the last year. Key achievements include:

• meeting the 100% renewable electricity target
• reducing emissions by 45% from 1990 levels
• committing to an all-electric Canberra Hospital expansion
• releasing the ACT Climate Change Strategy 2019-25 and Canberra’s Living Infrastructure Plan
• removing the requirement for gas connection in new suburbs
• upgrading energy efficiency of public housing and continuing the Solar for Low Income Program.

Transport emissions decreased by 11% during 2019-20 in contrast to the around 2% annual growth observed in previous years. This decrease was recognised as a likely result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown in early 2020 that reduced travel.

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