Australian Dairy Sustainability Framework

Australia’s dairy sector has been a leader in providing sustainable, nutritious food for over ten years
Legacy: Origins of the Australian Dairy Sustainability Framework

First conceived of in 2010/11, the Australian Dairy Sustainability Framework is a whole-of-industry effort, continually evolving to meet new challenges and provide leadership in sustainable, nutritious food production.

Commitment 2: Improving wellbeing of people

We commit to people’s health and wellbeing by producing quality, nutritious and safe dairy food.

Sustainability Framework Governance
Our Dairy Promise

Four commitments in the Framework underpin Our Dairy Promise – to provide nutritious food for a healthier world. The Framework allows us to measure and publicly report against them.

Commitment 3: Providing best care for animals

Our mission is to meet the challenge of climate change and provide good stewardship of our natural resources.

2024 Sustainability Scorecard

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Commitment 1: Enhancing economic viability and livelihoods

We commit to creating a vibrant industry that rewards dairy workers and their families, communities, business and investors.

Commitment 4: Reducing our environmental impact

We commit to meeting the challenge of climate change and providing good stewardship of our natural resources.

Case Studies

See our Sustainability Commitments in action

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