Publications

Media Releases

DOC Icon Media Release - New Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability (DOC - 45 KB)



Strategic EMS Audit Reports

January 2009
PDF Icon EMS Audit January 2009 (PDF - 1.8 MB)

PDF Icon EMS Audit Supplementary Report (PDF - 1.6 MB)

PDF Icon EMS Audit 2009 Summary (PDF - 857 KB)

PDF Icon EMS Audit 2009 Media Release (PDF - 244 KB)


January 2008

January 2007

January 2006

January 2005


Collaborative publications

PDF Icon Victoria's Ecological Footprint 2008 (PDF - 660 KB)

This is a joint report from the EPA and the Commissioner prepared to inform the SoE Report. For more information on Ecological Footprint www.epa.vic.gov.au/ecological footprint.

Statements, Papers and Reviews

Commissioner calls for action on public transport to reduce greenhouse pollution and oil dependency
Public transport's role in reducing greenhouse emissions


Commissioner realeases a statement on energy
Commissioner's Statement on Energy

A key to an environmentally sustainable future for all Victorians
Understanding environmental performance


The Commissioner's position paper on passenger transport and urbanisation
Creating a city that works - Opportunities and solutions for a more sustainable Melbourne

Education for sustainability
Assessments of community education for sustainability - Framework
- Explains how the Commissioner will assess the government’s sustainability education programs

Assessments of community education for sustainability - work plan
- Identifies the timing and process for assessing sustainability education programs from 2007-2009


Key to an environmentally sustainable future for Victoria
Good Environmental Performance - Benchmarking Report


Procurement Report
Government procurement and environmental sustainability- An overview

Part 1 Government procurement of motor vehicles
- A review of environmental , safety and cost considerations

Part 2 Government procurement of office accommodation -
- A review of current practice and options for new and existing offices

Part 3 Government procurement of goods and services
- A review of current practice and options for greener purchasing

Government's Response to Procurement Recommendations


A guide to help you choose the most appropriate recycled paper for your printing and copying needs
Choosing Recycled Paper


Commissioner's Speeches
- Commonwealth Games Report Card
Independent assessment of the Green Games.

- Australian Industry Group (AiGroup)
A vision for sustainable water management in Australian industry.

- Keep Australia Beautiful Speech
Sustainable Cities Awards presentation.

State of Environment

State of the Environment 2008 - A video presentation

State of the Environment 2008 - A powerpoint presentation
PDF Icon Preview of SoE PowerPoint Presentation (PDF - 2.1 MB)

A full PowerPoint slide presentation is available by request. The presentation has been developed to reflect the structure and content of the printed report. Speaker's notes are provided to support each slide.
To request a copy of the powerpoint slide presentation, contact:
Office of the Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability
Ph 03 8636 2197
Email: info@ces.vic.gov.au



State of Environment Reporting - Electricity Fact Sheet

State of Environment Reporting - Transport Fact Sheet

State of Environment Reporting - Framework

State of Environment - Community Consultation Report

Please note that the Community Consultation Report reflects the views of people and organisations who participated in interviews, attended workshops or prepared written submissions for the Commissioner and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Commissioner on how the state of environment report will be prepared.



Annual Reports

PDF Icon CES Annual Report 2008/09 (PDF - 690 KB)

2007-08

2006-07

2005-06

2004-05

2003-04