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A Framework for Public Environmental Reporting. An Australian Approach

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Summary

The objectives of the Australian Framework for Public Environmental Reporting are: (1) to provide flexible and broad guidance at a national level on voluntary public environmental reporting; (2) to facilitate voluntary environmental reporting within private and public sectors to provide simple and effective guidance on how to report and what to report; (3) to facilitate reporting to stakeholders with reliable information relevant to their needs and interests; (4) to facilitate transparency, credibility and more consistency in reporting; (5) to be compatible with other related national and international guidelines such as GRI; (6) to be a continuously evolving document that is periodically reviewed and updated.

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Issuer

Australia

Year

2000

Region

Oceania

Issuer (type)

Environment Australia (NGO)

Policy Type

Disclosure

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary


Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
  • Other
Main industries targeted
  • Manufacturing
  • Finance & Insurance
  • Education
  • Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Restrictiveness

Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • SDG 4: Quality Education
  • SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
  • SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13: Climate Action
  • SDG 14: Life Below Water
  • SDG 15: Life on Land
  • SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

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