The Australian Beef Sustainability Framework

The Australian Beef Sustainability Framework (ABSF) sets out the key indicators of performance in sustainability for the beef industry. It enables success to be recognised through evidence-based metrics and empowers the industry to continually improve and demonstrate its values to customers, investors and stakeholders.

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The Australian Beef Sustainability Framework (ABSF) sets out the key indicators of performance in sustainability for the beef industry. It enables success to be recognised through evidence-based metrics and empowers the industry to continually improve and demonstrate its values to customers, investors and stakeholders.

2024 Annual Update

The Sustainability Steering Group released the ABSF 2024 Annual Update on 7 May at Beef Australia. The 2024 Annual Update, for the first time, provides evidence of industry’s progress towards the five beef sustainability goals announced in 2023.

The 2024 Annual Update has been prepared with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, specifically the applications of GRI principles, general disclosures and material topics, as well as GRI 13: Sector Standard for Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fishing and the topics considered to be material by the Australian beef industry.

2024 Annual Update

What is Beef Sustainability?

Sustainability is the production of beef in a manner that is socially, environmentally, and economically responsible. We do this through the care of natural resources, people and the community, the health and welfare of animals, and the drive for continuous improvement.

What is Beef Sustainability?

Empowering Industry Leadership in Sustainability

The Australian Beef Sustainability Framework

The Australian Beef Sustainability Framework is used to inform industry investment and promote the longevity and prosperity of the industry. It operates under the banner of four themes:


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