Moving Towards Net Zero Emissions: Clarence Valley Council (NSW) has been leading by example to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in its own operations. This was a good starting point for discussions with the community on how to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 across the whole local government area. The adopted community emissions reduction target is net zero emissions by 2040, with 2030 emissions being reduced by 35% compared with 2019 emission levels. By the end of 2022, the council is expecting a 15% reduction in its own emissions as compared to 2016-17.