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Green goods: Strategies for decarbonising government purchasing in Australia
Australia is committed to cutting emissions by 43% below 2005 levels by 2030. As a wealthy nation, and one of the world’s major suppliers of emissions intensive products, we must lead in supporting long-term environmental sustainability.
It is imperative that the government has a significant hand in driving decarbonisation and energy transition for a greener future. With Australian public sector procurement accounting for over 17% of GDP, this is a key area to drive meaningful action on emissions reduction.
Green goods: Strategies for decarbonising government purchasing in Australia is a report from the Centre for Policy Development’s Sustainable Economy Program, authored by Toby Phillips, Mara Hammerle and Dennis Venning.
The report recommends immediate short-term actions governments can take in the next 12-18 months to reduce emissions linked to government purchasing, as well as long-term structural reforms that use the size and power of the public service to help Australia reach net zero.
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