Goal: Achieve excellence in environmental management and performance.

Our goal for excellence in environmental management and performance is underpinned by the management systems, organisational structures and expertise we have in place to manage our business for sustainable growth.

Therefore, our strategies to reach our environmental goal are:


Our approach to environmental management is guided by our Company values, one of which is “Safe and Sustainable”. This is augmented by the AGL Environmental Principles and supported by our HSE management system (Life Guard).

HSE management committees and business unit leadership teams provide the operational and management control for HSE in the business. HSE performance is reported to the Board through its Safety, Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Committee.

Environmental footprint data is gathered from across the business, and analysed to set goals and performance indicators. This assists us in developing and implementing environmental management programs.

During 2008/09 AGL reviewed and revised our long-standing AGL Environmental Principles. The new AGL Environmental Principles are based on the precautionary principle and are presented below:

AGL Environmental Principles

1. Compliance

  • AGL will meet or exceed statutory obligations and relevant codes of conduct and Company standards;

2. Monitoring, Reporting and Communication

  • AGL’s environmental performance measurement and reporting will be consistent with recognised national and global reporting standards;
  • AGL will apply the assurance and verification principles of materiality and completeness and responsiveness when measuring, monitoring and reporting environmental performance.

3. Impact Minimisation

  • AGL will reduce risk to the environment and minimise our environmental impact, by integrating considerations of environmental sustainability in all activities. Key considerations for AGL and our stakeholders in minimising environmental impact include pollution prevention, promotion of waste minimisation, reuse and recycling, the efficient use of resources such as water and energy and protecting cultural heritage;
  • AGL will provide products, services and information to help customers make informed energy choices to benefit their home, business and the environment;
  • Contractors and suppliers are expected to demonstrate consistency with AGL’s approach by fulfilling their environmental responsibilities;

4. Climate Change and Renewables

  • Consistent with business objectives and AGL’s Greenhouse Gas Policy, AGL will work in consultation with its external stakeholders to improve greenhouse gas emission outcomes;

5. Stakeholder Engagement

  • AGL will provide leadership and actively participate in the policy debate on energy and environmental matters; we will engage with government, industry and community, our people and other stakeholders about how to achieve sustainability in the energy sector;
  • AGL’s employees are encouraged to contribute to improving the Company’s environmental performance; and
  • AGL will aim to build knowledge, capability and understanding of environmental management issues for our employees.
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