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Legislation
New South Wales has a number of laws to help protect the environment and provide guidance to business. The Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act) is the main piece of NSW environmental legislation covering water, land, air and noise pollution and waste management.
The NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change provides detailed information with regard to legislation and industry
Case Studies
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and saving money are not the only benefits of sustainability in business. Rewards also include improved corporate citizenship, better community and customer relations, increased staff productivity and product output, reduced maintenance costs and improved occupational health and safety.
Read more about businesses that are leading the way in sustainability
