WATER AUTHORITIES

Sustainability support to decarbonise water authorities and de-risk climate change

Climate change and net-zero mandates are reshaping water authorities' core mission. We help water authorities meet climate obligations, reduce emissions, and deliver resilient infrastructure, without blowing budgets or timelines.

THE CHALLENGE

Critical water assets face unprecedented challenges

From Boards to Operations, water authority leaders face distinct challenges that threaten compliance, credibility, and continuity. Authorities must now deliver safe, affordable water while navigating climate risk, emissions obligations, and new reporting rules. At risk is service failure, regulatory breach, and reputational damage.

  • Climate Risk

    Increasing extreme weather events and changing climate threaten infrastructure, water supply reliability, and societal protection, risking community trust.

  • Emission Mandates

    Water Authorities are subject to legally binding net-zero targets set by State Governments (e.g.: Vic 2030 and 2035) requiring the rapid decarbonisation of operations, energy use, and treatment processes that would be expected in the private sector.

  • Reporting and Governance

    Boards and Leadership must report climate risks, emissions, and reduction strategies, with ministerial intervention and public scrutiny, in addition to mandatory climate disclosures under ASRS and IFRS.

CASE STUDY

Melbourne Water — Western Treatment Plant

Agonis Sustainability worked with Melbourne Water to complete a whole-of-lifecycle Life Cycle Assessment covering Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions. We also conducted a Scope 1, 2 and 3 Innovation, Investigation and Feasibility study, and advised on opportunities forbundling a range of upgrades to the plant to reduce emissions, save costs, and improve delivery efficiency.

Next step

Take advantage of our sustainability expertise to future-proof your infrastructure

Our cross-functional leadership team has extensive water sector experience and is ready to partner to deliver a climate-resilient, net-zero future.

Get in touch if you're ready to talk to us about what your water authority needs to be successful.

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Learn more about how our cross-functional leadership team is ready to partner to deliver a climate-resilient, net-zero future by downloading the info pack.

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