The Australian Agricultural Sustainability Framework consultation paper is seeking stakeholder input to refine the Framework’s principles, criteria, and indicators, ensuring it remains aligned with national and international sustainability standards while addressing emerging priorities and strengthening Australia’s position as a global leader in sustainable agriculture. We have released a short Webinar on the AASF website, to

Background Agricultural sustainability is increasingly a key factor in global trade and market access. Two key initiatives, the Assuring Sustainability Claims Working Group (ASCWG) and the Australian Agricultural Sustainability Framework (AASF), represent collaborative efforts to address the challenges to demonstrate sustainable practices and align with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards. Together, these initiatives aim

The consultation process for AASF has been completed and the synthesis of feedback is now available. Development of the AASF has been focused on ensuring the Framework is fit-for-purpose and continually meets the needs of the Australian agricultural industry. Stakeholder feedback is now invited through a Consultation Paper to guide the Framework’s transition into a

We are excited to announce the formation of the Advisory Committee for the Australian Agricultural Sustainability Framework (AASF). A large number of expressions of interest were received for the Advisory Committee, and following an evaluation of the applicant’s experience against the Terms of Reference and the outlined skills and competencies, eight members have been selected.

The Australian grains industry is intensifying its sustainability efforts with the latest iteration of the Grain Sustainability Framework (GSF), strengthening its governance and ensuring it reflects the shared priorities of the grains industry. The new structure, jointly overseen by GrainGrowers and Grain Producers Australia, is designed to improve collaboration, transparency, and stakeholder engagement. It formalises how

The Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) has unveiled its Woolmark+ roadmap, a comprehensive plan designed to unite wool industry stakeholders and accelerate environmental sustainability. Woolmark+ addresses increasing demands from consumers and regulators for low-impact products within the fashion and textile sectors. It covers 13 wool growing initiatives aimed at enhancing climate resilience, reducing carbon emissions, and fostering

The AASF team is seeking expressions of interest for an Advisory Committee to assist in developing a Strategic and Operating plan for the Australian Agricultural Sustainability Framework.

Australia’s wool industry marked a major milestone with the launch of the Australian Wool Sustainability Scheme (AWSS) at the International Wool Textile Organisation Congress in Adelaide. Developed to replace and modernise previous assurance systems, the AWSS provides a comprehensive framework for demonstrating sustainability performance across the wool supply chain. The scheme establishes robust standards for

At our last CoP we heard from the Australian Accounting Standards Board about their Exposure Draft of the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards – Disclosure of Climate-related Financial Information. This draft has been released and there are a series of outreach activities occurring which provide an opportunity for Australian agriculture stakeholders to provide feedback on the

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