Alignment to Sustainable Development Goals The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were set up in 2015 by the United Nations General Assembly to provide a blueprint for achieving a better and more sustainable future for all. While we contribute to all 17 SDGs,
About us
Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) was established in 1971 as Victoria’s environmental regulator. EPA is an independent statutory authority, with a Governing Board appointed by the Governor-in- Council on the recommendation of the Minister for Environment and Climate Action. EPA’s role is to prevent and reduce the harmful effects of pollution and waste on Victorians and the environment.
Our purpose
our work at EPA mostly aligns to the following global goals:
Protecting the health of our communities and environment.
3. Good health & well-being
6. Clean water & sanitation
Our values
7. Affordable & clean energy
9. Industry, innovation & infrastructure
Every member of the EPA team, in all aspects of our work, live the organisational values of:
11. Sustainable cities & communities
12. Responsible consumption & production
Integrity We do the right things and encourage others to do the same.
Courage
’ Connection We re unified, inclusive, transparent and open.
’ We re empowered to step up to our purpose.
13. Climate action
14. Life below water
Excellence
Tenacity
Doing the very best we can is our priority.
’ We re focused, determined and accountable.
15. Life on land
We’ll also model the Victorian Public Sector values of responsiveness, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.
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