SECCCA Impact Report
Celebrating a legacy of climate leadership from 2004-2025
Helen Steel, CEO
I am delighted to share SECCCA’s first ever Impact Report, celebrating over two decades of climate leadership across South East Melbourne.
SECCCA has a track-record of outstanding service delivery. For every council dollar invested, we have returned $24 in value.
Our delivery model
SECCCA helps councils reduce carbon emissions, future-proof communities and assets, and deliver long-term financial savings and operational efficiencies. We also advocate to state and federal governments for funding and policies that benefit our region.
Through our collaborative approach, we ensure:
Long-term cost savings and operational efficiencies
Reduced legal, financial and physical risks
Carbon emissions reduction
Evidence-based whole-of-council solutions
Region-wide advocacy to state and federal governments.
Since 2004, we have delivered:
$22 million cost savings across councils, households, businesses and community organisations
22.9 million tonnes of potential carbon emissions savings
$24 per tonne emissions reduction, compared to the $128 industry benchmark
46 completed projects, delivering whole-of-council solutions
70+ joint submissions, in partnership with other organisations over the last 5 years
Read the report
This Impact Report is SECCCA’s first comprehensive evaluation of its contribution to climate action across South East Melbourne.
SECCCA engaged independent consultancy First Person Consulting to lead the impact evaluation.
