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Double materiality requires new lens on sheep and wool disclosures

Having written her first reduction plan for greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) 25 years ago as Manager of City Sustainability with the Melbourne City Council, you could be forgiven for thinking...

Double materiality requires new lens on sheep and wool disclosures

7. What are the implications for producers?

The Sheep Sustainability Framework takes an industry-wide perspective and therefore does not have any direct implications for producers. However, it may highlight areas where on-farm practices can be improved. At...

Australian Wool Sustainability Scheme: an example of the SSF in action

As the Australian and global wool industry continues to evolve, sustainability is no longer just a buzzword – it is increasingly becoming a business imperative. The

Australian Wool Sustainability Scheme: an example of the SSF in action

MLA attends COP27 to profile Australian livestock industry’s commitment and progress in climate mitigation

In November 2022, Egypt hosted the 27th session (COP27) of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), with a view to building...

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Development Goals The UN SDGs consist of 17 goals, 169 targets and 232 unique indicators. National ... 17 goals, 169 targets and 232 unique indicators. National governments, including Australia, are expected to contribute to and report

15. What was the consultation process?

There were three phases in the consultation process. Stage 1 (Develop) involved taking draft elements of the Sheep Sustainability Framework to key industry stakeholders, including industry policy groups, advocacy groups...

Three Step Process

Three Step Process Comprehensive engagement with stakeholders is required to help build a Framework that is widely supported ... as well as customers, retailers, special interest groups, government and investors for additional development. A series of online

Bleat Box: Meet Emma Gittoes Bunting

Meet Emma Gittoes Bunting, the Global Sustainability Manager for Australian Wool Innovation.

Letter from the Chair

A lot has been happening in relation to the Framework since my last report. The Framework hosted a Consultative Committee Forum in Melbourne in October.

In Profile: New SSG Chair, Dr Scott Williams

RESPECTED veterinarian and agricultural research manager, Dr Scott Williams, will draw on insights and experience, and ... research and development corporations, industry peak bodies, government agencies and the education sector. With degrees in Science