Project Background

The City of Karratha is developing a corporate Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP) that will guide the organisation in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning towards a more sustainable and resilient future. This plan focuses on emissions generated from the City’s corporate operations, with the intention to address community-wide reduction targets in future.

The Pilbara produces about 40% of Western Australia’s emissions and almost a quarter of Australia’s total emissions covered under the Safeguard Mechanism (the Australian Government’s policy for reducing emissions at Australia’s largest industrial facilities). Because of this, the region plays a crucial role in reducing the nation’s carbon footprint. The City of Karratha is taking the lead by developing a plan to cut its own emissions and help build a cleaner, more sustainable future for the region.

  • Stage 1 (completed): Identified sources of the City’s corporate emissions and calculated total emissions.
  • Stage 2 (current): focused on developing a detailed plan to reduce these emissions.
  • Stage 3: will expand the scope of the City’s emissions inventory to include additional sources such as contractors and supply chains.
  • Stage 4: will involve calculating community-wide emissions and developing a corresponding emissions reduction plan.
  • Provide a clear framework for reducing corporate emissions across City operations.
  • Align the City with State and Federal government emissions reduction commitments, with interim targets of:
    • 20% reduction by FY2030
    • 50% reduction by FY2040
    • Near-net zero by FY2050
  • Support the City’s Environmental Sustainability Strategy.
  • Identify practical opportunities to lower energy use, improve efficiency, and invest in renewable solutions.
  • Initial data on the City’s current emissions profile.
  • The City of Karratha Environmental Sustainability Strategy.
  • State and national climate policies and targets.
  • A review of best practice approaches to local government emissions reduction.
  • Feedback and input from staff, stakeholders, and the community.

Our aim is to meet the WA target of a net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

Community members and stakeholders are invited to share their feedback to ensure the plan reflects the City of Karratha’s corporate needs and priorities. By taking action now, the City aims to reduce operational costs, encourage innovation, and contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable future for our community.

View the corporate Emissions Reduction Plan

Click on the button below to read the corporate ERP. A one-page summary is also available.