Council's green commitment

To make Brisbane a carbon neutral city by 2026, Brisbane City Council is doing business in a more sustainable way. It is also providing opportunities for residents, businesses and not-for-profit organisations to reduce their carbon footprint. 

Green and biodiverse city

Bushland cover

Council is buying back 500 hectares of bushland and is working towards increasing Brisbane's bushland cover from 32-40 percent by 2026.

2 Million Trees Project

Council is planting two million trees over the next four years.

Sustainable rebates

Council offers various rebates and grants for environmentally sustainable projects including:

Lord Mayor's Sustainability Grants

Funding up to $50,000 to local non-profit community groups for the installation of energy and greenhouse gas reduction savings. This program is currently on hold.