About the commission
The Net Zero Commission was established in December 2023 under the Climate Change (Net Zero Future) Act 2023.
It is a NSW Government agency responsible for providing independent expert advice to ensure NSW is on a clear path towards net zero.
The commission’s role is to:
- monitor, review and report on the State’s whole of economy progress towards its emissions reduction targets and the adaptation objective that NSW is more resilient to a changing climate
- provide independent, expert advice on the NSW Government’s approach to addressing climate change
- provide recommendations to the NSW Government on plans or policies to meet the states emissions reduction targets and the adaptation objective
- educate and inform the NSW Government, businesses, organisations, and individuals on ways to promote action to address climate change.
The Net Zero Commission operates independently but is accountable to the NSW Parliament. The Joint Standing Committee on Net Zero Future, established in June 2024, monitors and reviews the commissions functions under the Act.
The commission’s first annual report was sent to the Minister for Climate Change on 1 November 2024.
