to seek endorsement for the draft to be released for consultation.

2. That the Environment Committee: 2.1. note the findings in the draft Update of Zero Net Emissions by 2020; 2.2. endorse the release of the draft Update of Zero Net Emissions by 2020 for public consultation; and 2.3. note the proposed consultation process. Key Issues 3. The Update of Zero Net Emissions by 2020 provides the City of Melbourne with a revised carbon emissions inventory and targeted suite of actions for greenhouse mitigation within the municipality. This update was deemed essential for the following reasons: 3.1. The original Zero Net Emissions by 2020 was prepared in 2002 and was based on data collected from 2000-2002. Climate science, community expectations and available solutions have changed very significantly since this time. 3.2. The update will assist the City of Melbourne to shape its sustainability programs so as to maintain its leadership position, both within Australia and internationally. 4. Key findings from the Update of Zero Net 2020 are: 4.1. Total carbon emissions from the municipality for 2006 were 5.8 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. This is an increase of 54 percent from 2002’s figure of 3.75 million tonnes. The increase is due to a number of factors including: increase in workers and residents and an increase in the uptake of appliances such as plasma screen televisions. 4.2. The Update of Zero Net Emissions by 2020 provides a suite of strategies that can deliver a reduction of emissions between 50 and 60 percent. Strategies target residents, business, low carbon energy and transport