Reaching net zero carbon
As the world shifts to a decarbonised economy, by 2040 we will be a zero net waste organisation with zero net carbon emissions. This goal supports our vision to deliver trusted water services for a sustainable and healthy South Australia.
Our sustainable practices
By adopting and integrating sustainable practices - including achieving net zero waste and emissions - we are recognised as a leader in environmental management.
By focusing on smart, sustainable practices that reduce our impact on the environment, we deliver positive outcomes for the community.
Our commitment
Our environmental commitments include working towards:
- Net zero emissions by 2030
- Base load requirements operating on 100% renewable energy by 2030
- Net zero waste by 2040
- Year on year net improvements in biodiversity on our landholdings by 2030
- Use of climate adaptive pathways by 2030 to ensure the resilience of our infrastructure, operations and services.
Our initiatives
Our initiatives are already delivering outcomes that are driving down our emissions, bringing benefits for our customers and demonstrating the transition to a low carbon economy is within reach. These include the following initiatives and outcomes:
- Zero Cost Energy Future (winner, state government category of the 2022 iTnews Benchmark Awards; Infrastructure Project Innovation (metro) Award at OzWater22)
- Reducing nitrous oxide emissions by 30%
- Transition to electric vehicles.
- Recognition as a leader in environmental management
Emissions Reduction Fund
We’re looking at opportunities to participate in the Emissions Reduction Fund administered by the Clean Energy Regulator through opportunities for biodiverse carbon plantings and energy management.
View our Climate Change Sector Agreement
Learn about our environmental commitments in Our Strategy 2020-25