Victoria's new environment minister will also be responsible for water, giving her the opportunity to develop new programs by drawing on two multi-million dollar funds.
Inghams, Nestlé, Dairy Australia and Marks & Spencer are among the supporters of a new water stewardship tool that shows companies how to best manage water on-site and through their supply chain.
Major Australian companies are making progress in managing supply-chain water risk but still have a long way to go, according to a survey report released today.
Woodside has completed the largest and most comprehensive testing exercise for a major oil spill ever carried out in Australia, according to the company's latest sustainability report.