Outdoors Victoria Environmental Sustainability Commitments
At Outdoors Victoria, we recognise that caring for the environment is central to everything we do. The outdoors is our classroom, our workplace, and our passion. Protecting it is essential for the health of both people and the planet.
Why Sustainability Matters
The Outdoor sector plays a vital role in fostering environmental awareness and stewardship. Our Environmental Sustainability Resources outline our commitment to reducing our impact, embedding sustainable practices across all operations, and supporting others in our sector to do the same.
The statement serves as a roadmap for positive change, guiding how we make decisions, partner with others, and deliver programs that contribute to a thriving natural environment.
Scope
This statement applies to all areas of Outdoors Victoria’s work, including:
- Day-to-day operations and office practices
- Events, conferences, and professional development programs
- Partnerships and collaborations with affiliates, schools, and providers
- Communications and advocacy work across the sector
We also want you to use it!
The OV Sustainability Resources are designed to be adaptable for affiliate organisations and sector partners. While these tools and commitments are created by and for Outdoors Victoria, we encourage wide adoption and adaption across the outdoors community.
Environmental Sustainability Resource Hub
The Environmental Sustainability statement is supported by our Environmental Sustainability Resource Hub– a growing collection of resources, case studies, and practical tools that help organisations take action.
Environmental Sustainability Organisational Audit Tool. Our ES Audit Tool is designed to help organisations, schools, and outdoor providers assess their current environmental practices and identify practical ways to improve. The tool offers a simple, checklist process to evaluate key areas.
Together, these initiatives provide both the vision and the means to implement environmentally sustainable practices in outdoor education and recreation.
