Business & industry
The Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts works to recognise and accelerate the efforts of Australian industries and business to improve their environmental performance in the following areas.
- Commercial buildings - energy efficiency disclosure
- Energy Efficiency Opportunities - Department of Resourses, Energy and Tourism
- Renewable energy atlas
- Smart Grid, Smart City - National Energy Efficiency Initiative
- Solar Cities
- Publications and resources
Corporate sustainability
Corporate sustainability encompasses strategies and practices that aim to meet the needs of stakeholders today while seeking to protect, support and enhance the human and natural resources that will be needed in the future. Business and industry has a crucial role to play in helping Australia to become more sustainable and competitive. As a result, many Australian organisations and industries are responding by reducing their environmental impacts and risks through improved environmental management practices and efficient use of natural resources.
Corporate sustainability reporting
Organisations and industries around the world are recognising the value of demonstrating transparency and accountability beyond the traditional domain of financial performance. This trend has come about through increased public expectations for organisations and industries to take responsibility for their non-financial impacts, including impacts on the environment and the community.
Related programs
Latest news & events
Television and Computer Product Stewardship
National Television and Computer Product Stewardship Scheme
National Waste Policy
National Waste Policy: Less waste, more resources
Chemical Monitoring Database
The Chemical Monitoring Database provides a snapshot of chemical monitoring activities in Australia.
The primary focus is on activities monitoring the ambient environment.
Chemical monitoring database