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Sustainability

Keep our city sparkling.

A group of workers in yellow vests stand on a street at night, holding brooms, with a truck and colorful tree lights in the background.

Leave nothing to waste

The City of Sydney is certified carbon neutral for its operations under the Climate Active offset standard.  We’re committed to reducing carbon emissions from our operations and events. We work with partners and suppliers who share a commitment to achieving leading environmental performance for a sustainable future. You’re also encouraged to jump on board and help make Sydney New Year’s Eve more sustainable to keep our city sparkling and leave nothing to waste. 

 Play your part for a sustainable New Year’s Eve: 

  • Use public transport to get to the event

  • Help us to protect the harbour and dispose of general waste in a bin or take recycling home with you 

  • Take a reusable water bottle and refill it at one of the many water stations   

  • You can also find out more about our environmental sustainability goals and targets in our green report. 

  • You can also find out more about the our environmental sustainability goals and targets in our  green report.

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Vantage points map

Find the best spots to watch the fireworks light up the harbour.