Working with you on climate change
Transport is the largest nonagriculture contributor of greenhouse gas emissions in our region, generating over a million tonnes of CO2 from petrol and diesel in 2007, with the majority from private cars.
Increasing levels of greenhouse gas emissions from transport, industry and heating are responsible for our changing climate and we must act now to avoid the worst consequences of climate change, such as more frequent droughts and floods.
As part of our long-term goal for a sustainable region, Greater Wellington is committed to addressing climate change through the Communities for Climate Protection Programme - New Zealand (CCP-NZ). This programme helps local authorities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from their own operations and communities by assessing the quantity of emissions, setting targets for reducing emissions, establishing a local action plan, implementing it and measuring the benefits.
We'll be focusing on reducing the region's emissions but we're also working within our organisation to reduce emissions. Our inventory shows that water supply (through the electricity used to pump water) is the largest contributor, making up over 70% of Greater Wellington's greenhouse gas emissions.
We are also working to trim emissions from our vehicle fleet, through reducing the number of staff car journeys to work (especially single occupancy and peak time), and increasing the number of walking, cycling and public transport journeys.
See what action you can take: www.bethedifference.gw.govt.nz