Views of Interested Parties

The views of interested parties are an opportunity for the business to broaden its information in relation to environmental issues. In some case, these views are a potential sources of conflict and adverse publicity.

ISO 14001 4.3.3 shall consider the views of interested parties when setting environmental objectives and target.

Interested parties include :

Agencies and authorities at all jurisdictions such as :

• Environment Australia;
• Environmental Protection Authority;
• Departments of Minerals and Energy;
• Office of Regulator General;
• Departments of Heritage, Conservation, Agriculture;
• Water authorities; and
• Politicians and ministers.

Interest Groups :

• environment and conservation;
• friends of the local creek catchment group;
• schools;
• recreation, travel and tourism;
• professional associations.

Affected neighbours, groups and individuals who may be affected by the company's operations including noise, dust, odour or reduction in the value of an asset;

Wider community; and

Media