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City of Sydney, headquartered in Australia, is a prominent entity within the public administration and defence services sector, specifically focusing on compulsory social security services. Established in the early 19th century, the organisation has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in urban development and community welfare.
Operating primarily in the Sydney metropolitan area, City of Sydney is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its residents through a range of core services, including social security support, community engagement initiatives, and urban planning. Its unique approach combines innovative policy-making with a commitment to sustainability, positioning it as a leader in local governance.
Recognised for its achievements in public service delivery and community development, City of Sydney continues to set benchmarks in the industry, ensuring that the needs of its diverse population are met with efficiency and care.
36
DitchCarbon score
+7 vs industry average
CITY OF SYDNEY’s score of 36 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very Low
Public Administration is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.166
20182025
The Public Administration industry has reduced its overall emissions by 30% since 2018
Reported emissions
No reported emissions data is available for CITY OF SYDNEY yet.
CITY OF SYDNEY's reported carbon emissions
CITY OF SYDNEY, a public administration and defence services provider in AU, is committed to significant carbon emissions reductions. While specific emissions data for recent years is not available, the organisation has set ambitious targets.
CITY OF SYDNEY aims for a 20% reduction in Scope 1 carbon emissions associated with construction between 2023 and 2024. Similarly, they target at least a 20% reduction in Scope 2 carbon emissions linked to operations within the same timeframe. Furthermore, they are working towards an updated local government area target of net zero emissions across all scopes by 2035. They have already achieved a 78% reduction in operational emissions across all scopes since the 2005/06 baseline year, nearing their 80% reduction target for 2025.
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CITY OF SYDNEY’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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