Our principles of sustainability are:

1. Environment – We will deliver services and activities in a manner that:

• avoids and reduces waste, energy consumption and carbon emissions
• is water efficient 
• uses recycled or reusable goods wherever practical
• protects and enhances our natural environment
• considers the social, economic and governance implications of decisions.

2. Community – We will ensure access to services, facilities and amenities that promote a community that is:

• healthy and active
• inclusive and connected
• safe and resilient
• considerate about the environmental, economic and governance ramifications of decisions.

3. Economy – Council will:

• promote a prosperous local economy
• develop local job opportunities
• consider the environmental, social and governance ramifications of decisions.

4. Governance – Council will:

• govern in an ethical and transparent manner
• provide opportunities for community participation in decision making
• make its decisions in the interests of the community
• consider the environmental, social and economic ramifications of decisions.

Further examples include: 

• taking care in disposing of solid and liquid wastes
• using chemicals in line with the directions
• storing and handling chemicals safely
• reducing energy consumption and waste in our workspaces
• reporting environmental hazards and incidents.