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As the world gets on board with the new global goals set by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, companies and government are assessing and reporting on UN SDG alignment. Graham A Brown & Associates can assist you in developing strategies for your organisation and demonstrating leadership in corporate citizenship. On 25 September 2015, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals...

Australia’s recycling industry is in crisis, with China having effectively closed its borders to foreign recycling. Emergency measures have included stockpiling, land-filling, and trying to find other international destinations for our recycling – but none of these are sustainable long-term solutions. To manage this problem sustainably, Australia needs a mix of short and longer-term planning. This...

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) define global sustainable development priorities and aspirations for 2030 and seek to mobilize global efforts around a common set of goals and targets. The SDGs call for worldwide  action among governments, business and civil society to end poverty and create a life of dignity and opportunity for all, within the...

The International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) in 2012 published a new high level structure, Annex SL, which is to be adopted by all future ISO management systems standards. Several standards have been reissued following this structure including environment (ISO 14001), quality (ISO 9001) and safety (ISO 45001). Others are under review or development, such as...

This list has been compiled to inform organisations that are developing, implementing or utilising environmental management systems, of the additional standards and other documents that are available to support their EMS. It is not exhaustive, and generally does not include standards relating to specific subjects such as soil or laboratories.  See also Glossary at end...