Infrastructure Net Zero brings government and industry together to decarbonize infrastructure.
Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia. Credit: Matt Hardy, Pexels
Australia has unveiled a comprehensive plan to reduce the carbon footprint of its infrastructure sector, responsible for 70% of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Launched in August 2023, Infrastructure Net Zero (InfraNZ) is a pioneering public-private partnership involving seven private-sector entities and three federal agencies.
With the Australian government committed to achieving net zero by 2050, InfraNZ focuses on decarbonizing the infrastructure sector, which directly contributes 15% of the nation’s total greenhouse gas emissions.
The initiative revolves around five key pillars: developing a national plan, influencing policy, advancing procurement practices, enhancing skills, and adopting technology solutions.
The Australian government has invested $20 million in InfraNZ, emphasizing collaboration between government and industry to drive lasting policy change, stimulate economic growth, and position Australia as a sustainability leader.
The initiative is hailed as a model for addressing the net-zero challenge through effective collaboration between public and private sectors.
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