Carbon Zero Accelerator platform​

An all-of-government digital application to calculate GHG emissions and model net zero pathways to 2050

The carbonZero Accelerator aims to develop an open source, cloud-based, scalable platform for government agencies. For the NSW Government to lead by example in transitioning its agencies and their geographically distributed assets and places to a Net Zero economy, an enabling data platform with suitable and accessible data and information is required to support target setting to achieve net zero, inform intervention opportunities to achieve net zero target, unlock funding and finance mechanism and monitor and report progress in a transparent way. ​

It is envisaged that carbon Zero Accelerator platform will be used by government agencies and councils to develop a carbon emissions footprint and transparently communicate their strategies to reduce carbon emissions informed by actual data and best-practice approaches to reach net zero target. ​

The platform can be scaled up for use by all layers of government, state-owned corporations and businesses to measure their carbon footprint, analyse emissions trajectory as a result of the entity’s business operation, model pathways to net zero and develop investment level action plan to implement emission reduction.​

Engagement

The MVP version of the product is being piloted with five govt agencies and five local councils. After the completion of the pilot rollout, the launch will be organised for release by Dec-24.

Department leading the project

NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Sustainability and Circular Economy Partnership branch