Sustainability Victoria

Sustainability Victoria is an agency of the Victorian Government which facilitates and promotes the sustainable use of resources. Established under the Sustainability Victoria Act 2005, we are a statutory authority with a nine member Board reporting to the Minister for Environment and Climate Change. We are a catalyst for sustainable growth and development in Victoria, bringing together the knowledge and capabilities of people, organisations and communities to deliver integrated social, economic and environmental outcomes.

Sustainability Victoria implements Victorian Government policy by working with business, government and the community to deliver tangible outcomes in the areas of carbon pollution reduction and the smarter use of energy, materials and water. During the next five years, we will work closely with our stakeholders in areas of priority for the Victorian economy, community and environment, particularly those where there is clear evidence of market gaps or failures, and where we can demonstrate that our actions together will deliver benefits for Victorians.

Our focus
Built Environment and Precincts
Supporting communities with information, expertise and resources to develop more sustainable precincts and communities. Working with planners, industry and government to develop and test new models of delivery in new precinct development.

Renewable Energy
Providing authoritative advice and information about renewable energy to business, community and government.

Waste
Working with regulators and priority industries at the most effective points in the value chain to develop sustainable lifecycle solutions.

Supporting industry and regions to implement actions and plans as part of the Towards Zero Waste Strategy.

Green Skills
Developing training courses to support the creation of green jobs in the construction, property management, trades and retrofit industries and other priority industries for Victoria.

Households
Engaging and connecting Victorians with information, incentives and services, including Rebates and Right Advice at the Right Place, to make sustainable choices.

Schools
Supporting sustainability education and resource efficiency in Victorian primary and secondary schools through the ResourceSmart Schools program.

Government
Encouraging continuous improvement in the environmental performance of state and local government departments and agencies.

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