The energy supply industry is conscious that secure, reliable and affordable energy is essential to almost all Australian families and businesses, and that the generation of electricity and supply of energy can adversely impact on the natural environment.

esaa promotes responsible economic, environmental and social management through effective corporate governance within a sustainable energy business and regulatory framework. In addition to complying with all statutory requirements, the energy supply industry has for many years been pursuing best practice in environmental and sustainability management.

Supporting the objectives of the industry in these areas, esaa has produced guidance materials and activities to assist businesses in improving their environmental management and making their operations more sustainable.

esaa Code of Sustainable Practice

The esaa Code of Sustainable Practice sets out the energy supply industry’s requirements for achieving sustainability in the sector. This Code is currently being reviewed and updated.

The Code of Sustainable Practice supersedes the former esaa Code of Environmental Practice which has been phased out.

Annual esaa Sustainability Report Award

esaa presents an annual award for the best industry Sustainability Report. The awards commenced in 2005, replacing the former Environment Report Award.

Winners of the esaa Sustainability Report Award

2007 Hydro Tasmania

2006 CitiPower-Powercor

2005 Hydro Tasmania

2004 The Australian Gas Light Company (Environment Report Award)