
2007/08 Sustainability Report Commitment |
Comment |
Level of Achievement |
|---|---|---|
Continue to investigate opportunities to expand our low emission and renewable generation interests including the Leafs Gully gas fired generation project, the Macarthur Wind Farm and two further wind farm projects surrounding Hallett in South Australia |
Acquired significant number of development options for new renewable projects, a number of gas production rights and announced construction of new 132 MW wind farm (Hallett 4) |
Achieved |
Continue to work with the Commonwealth and State Governments as they implement an emissions trading scheme (known as the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme) and expanded Renewable Energy Target |
Provided numerous submissions supporting the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme and the Renewable Energy Target and stated this publicly at numerous Senate Committees |
Achieved |
Continue to offer to forward trade in Australian Emission Units (AEUs), promoting the scheme and providing liquidity in an emerging market |
Made several trades during 2008/09 |
Achieved |
Continue to work with our stakeholders to foster greater levels of shared understanding about the targets, pathways and costs associated with reducing greenhouse gas emissions |
Commenced regular meetings with climate change stakeholders through the AGL Climate Change Council which includes discussion about emission reduction targets |
Achieved |
Provide expert advice on energy efficiency and carbon management services through our new business offering for our major commercial and industrial customers called Carbon Management Services |
Continued to provide services through Carbon Management Services |
Achieved |
Aim for our State electricity supply intensity to be beneath State averages |
The greenhouse gas intensity for AGL’s electricity supply was lower than the State average, for every State in which we operate |
Achieved |
Continue to work with governments and agencies at all levels to foster understanding around energy markets and energy efficiency programs |
Made several presentations to Government about the importance of energy efficiency |
Achieved |