The Australian government and transport sector need to focus on place making, drive emissions reduction, support investment in renewables and innovation, and promote engagement and collaboration, according to the report, The Journey to Net Zero – Inspiring Climate Action in the Australian Transport Sector, which was delivered as part of an industry-first partnership between the Australasian Railway Association (ARA), Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) and Roads Australia (RA), and includes 46 recommendations to accelerate decarbonization in the sector. The report, authored by KPMG and sponsored by Arup, analyzed local and global examples of leading best practices, and features 29 case studies demonstrating existing technology and strategies for carbon reduction.
In Australia, 70 percent of greenhouse gas emissions are attributable to, or influenced by, infrastructure.
Once operational, 55 percent of Australia’s annual emissions are relate