Zero Emissions Noosa Inc. (ZEN Inc.) Annual Report · ATTACHMENT 1_ZEN Inc. Report on Partnership Alliance Agreement to Council 2024

   1. Introduction to the Organisation
ZEN Inc. is seen to be at the forefront of community energy as both a regional influencer and a
model for other community energy groups to follow.

ZEN Inc. is the community energy group assisting Council in the Noosa Shire Community to
implement key Council plans, including the Corporate Plan across the following themes:
   1. Environment-
   ➢ Noosa Environment Strategy 2019 (Sustainable living & Climate change adaptation and
        resilience)
   ➢ Climate Change Response Plan 2021(all 8 themes)
   ➢ Noosa Transport Strategy 2017 - 2027 (development of a new movement and connectivity
        strategy).

    2. Liveability
    ➢ Noosa Transport Strategy 2017 - 2027 - development of a new movement and connectivity
       strategy
    ➢ - Cycling and Walking Strategy and Implementation Plan 2020
    ➢ - Noosa Trails Masterplan and Implementation Plan 2020 (use of completed plan).
    ➢ - Noosa Housing Strategy 2022 (Energy efficiency cost savings & emissions reduction)
    ➢ - Noosa Social Strategy and Social Justice Charter – Community Strategy (Energy efficiency
       cost savings & emissions reduction)
    ➢ - Noosa Health and Wellbeing Plan & Implementation (through pillars of the Corporate Plan)

  3. Excellence
➢ Community Engagement Framework (through Community batteries, Electrify Everything &
   Transport forums/workshops)

    4. Prosperity
    ➢ Economic Development Strategy 2021 – Smart Biosphere (through Community batteries,
       Electrify Everything & Transport projects)
    ➢ Waste to Resource Strategy 2023-2028 (renewable energy)
       &
    5. Future
    ➢ Community Strategy – as above.
    ➢ Climate Change Response Plan – as above
    ➢ Noosa Design Principles (Sustainable Passive Design for energy efficiency)
    ➢ Disaster Management Plan (use of renewable energy)
    ➢ Local Disaster Recovery Plan(use of renewable energy
    ➢ Destination Management Plan (transport alternatives & emissions reduction strategy)
    ➢ Economic Development Strategy (through Community batteries, Electrify Everything &
       Transport projects)
    ➢ Waste to Resource Strategy 2023-2028 (renewable energy)

With the Climate Change Response Plan being the key driver for ZEN Inc’s work.

ZEN Inc. has a close and collaborative relationship with Noosa Council and is helping Council to step
up as a leader in the emissions reduction space.



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