35Climate risk assessment of Buller Gas
Progress
On time
- Not started
- Planning
- Implementation
- Completed
OBJECTIVE
IMPACT
Medium228 tCO2-e (3.6% of Council's total emissions)
Description
Operating Buller Gas contributes around 4% of Council's total greenhouse gas emissions through LPG sold to consumers.
The business currently generates approximately $500,000 annually for Council.
The emissions produced by Buller Gas are associated with the upstream fuel extraction of LPG. Other emissions associated with Buller Gas (e.g. fuel used by fleet vehicles, electricity used by the retail facility) have been captured in the other emission sources in line with Council's emissions profile.
As per the product process boundary (cradle-to-gate), emissions associated with the end use of the product have not been included. LPG sold through Buller Gas contributes 3.6% to Council's 2019/20 emissions profile.
Given the cost of offsets and the potential risk of natural gas (e.g. market changes and climate change duty of care), Council needs to fully understand the costs and benefits of Buller Gas.
Tasks
What's left to do?
- 30/06/2025
Engage consultants to undertake Climate Risk Assessment of Buller Gas
Summary and contacts
Timeline
01/07/2023 → 30/06/2024
Target audience
Responsible organisations
- Assets & PropertyManages Council's Assets and Property, including Buller Gas.
- Environment & SustainabilityProvides technical advice in relation to climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Emissions Scope
Indicative costs
A Climate Risk Assessment is anticipated to cost $35-50,000.
Indicative savings
N/A
Information updated 24/11/2023
As per the recommendation of Council's Emissions Reduction Plan (2021).