
About the Framework
Demonstration of sustainable production of sheep meat and wool is critical to secure access to local and global markets. Customers want to feel confident that the food and fibre they purchase has been responsibly produced.
The Australian sheep meat and wool industry launched the world’s first Sheep Sustainability Framework at Benangaroo Sheep Station in NSW.
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The Sheep Sustainability Framework defines sustainable sheep production in Australia, prioritises industry issues and measures industry performance against relevant indicators.
The Australian sheep meat and wool industry launched the world’s first Sheep Sustainability Framework at Benangaroo Sheep Station in NSW.
Click Play for launch highlights and to learn more about the significance and value of The Framework.
The Sheep Sustainability Framework defines sustainable sheep production in Australia, prioritises industry issues and measures industry performance against relevant indicators.
The Sheep Sustainability Framework is unique in that it is a food and fibre framework. It encompasses the value chain for Australian sheep meat and wool – from farm to fork and sheep to shelf.
Learn more about The Framework and the meaning of sustainable sheep meat and wool production from our Australian industry stakeholders and customers.
Demonstration of sustainable production of sheep meat and wool is critical to secure access to local and global markets. Customers want to feel confident that the food and fibre they purchase has been responsibly produced.
The Framework was built using a 2019 materiality review
and through specific and extensive consultation with both industry
and external stakeholders.
Led by the Sustainability Steering Group (SSG), the three-stage stakeholder consultation process began in January 2020 and was completed in December 2020.
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