Purpose
On 30 June 2026 the Governor in Council varied the functions of Sustainability Victoria (SV) by conferring the following function upon SV:
"to take all steps necessary to support and facilitate the winding down of SV, including transfer of certain activities, programs, property, assets, liabilities and undertakings to the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action"
Previous purpose:
Sustainability Victoria is a Victorian government statutory authority delivering programs on integrated waste management and resource efficiency. Established under the Sustainability Victoria Act 2005, SV's board is appointed by the Minister for Environment and Climate Change.
SV has obligations under the Environment Protection Act 1970 for state-wide waste management strategy and planning, as well as managing the Sustainability Fund.