Meg McDonald

Meg McDonald serves as a Commissioner at the New South Wales (NSW) Net Zero Commission, which was established under the Climate Change (Net Zero Future) Act 2023. The Commission's primary role is to monitor and report on the state's progress towards its emissions reduction targets, which include a 50% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and achieving net zero emissions by 2050.12

Professional Background::

• Meg McDonald has over 30 years of experience in both public and private sectors, focusing on climate change, energy, sustainability, and stakeholder engagement.23
• She is also the Chair of the Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy (TRACE) Board and an Advisory Board member of The Nature Conservancy.23
• Previously, she held positions such as Board member of the NSW Net Zero Emissions and Clean Economy Board, Environment Commissioner of the Greater Cities Commission, and served on the Australian Government Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB).23

Education::

• Meg McDonald holds an Honours Degree in Applied Science from the University of New South Wales.2

Her extensive background in energy and sustainability positions her as a key figure in guiding NSW towards its ambitious climate goals.