Australia's first carbon neutral Government
Source: South Australia. Premier. Media Release
"In opening the 3rd International Solar Cities Congress in Adelaide, Premier Mike Rann outlined a timetable for the SA Government to reach carbon neutral status for its own operations by 2020. “Ours was the first Government in Australia to commit to purchasing 20 per cent accredited Green Power to meet our electricity needs for hospitals, schools and public buildings. This commitment was fulfilled at the beginning of this year. “This Government is currently purchasing more accredited Green Power than any other jurisdiction in Australia – but we want to go much further.“Last month, I announced that SA’s Cabinet Ministers were to become the first in the nation, and possibly the world, to offset the greenhouse gases used in the course of their duties, including all air travel. The State Government will now work towards becoming carbon neutral for its own operations by accelerated purchases of accredited Green Power and other carbon offsets."