WinZero has welcomed BP's announcement to purse net zero emissions by 2050.
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The company recently announced it would reduce oil production by 40 per cent and pour billions of dollars into green energy.
WinZero convenor Derek White said the group was pleased with the news.
"We're over the moon that BP have made this decision," Mr White said.
In the Southern Highlands, WinZero is campaigning for zero emissions.
This is a newly-formed organisation that officially took over from Climate Action Now Wingecarribee (CANWin) at a meeting on August 3.
"It was actually quite emotional," deputy convenor Clive West said.
"We watched a presentation of all the work that Mike Meldrum, Miles Lochhead, Jill Cockram and innumerable other people have done over the years.
"CANWin was established in 2006, they've worked tirelessly and now they're finally passing the torch.
"It does feel as if we've reached a tipping point, however, and a more sustainable future finally looks within reach."
In order to galvanise, and attract local sustainability projects, WinZero is working with the Southern Highlands Key Stakeholders Group in creating a 'resilience hub' in Moss Vale.
Once established, the centre will provide a workspace for people looking to increase economic opportunity in the Wingecarribee Shire - in a way that ensures long-term sustainability.
WinZero will be concentrating on sustainability aspects of the hub which will also have an education centre.
The aim for the hub to be the go-to place for all things relating to reduction in carbon emissions.
Visit www.winzero.com.au for more information or to become a member.
