State of Sustainability Report 2023

Last updated: 13 March 2024
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State of Sustainability Report 2023

We commissioned research for deeper insight into what Victorians think about climate change and our efforts to live more sustainably.

About the report

To transition Victoria to a circular, climate-resilient and clean economy, we need to understand how sustainably Victorians are living. In March 2023, Sustainability Victoria commissioned the first wave of a new multi-year research program to track the attitudes, beliefs, and behaviours of Victorians. This program builds on previous social research and continues our longstanding commitment to understanding the drivers and barriers to action.

The research shows us where we are performing well and identifies opportunities for Victorians to take action to live more sustainably, more affordably and in a way that contributes to making our local communities more climate resilient. It also empowers us to make informed decisions, as all parts of government and the Victorian community help shape a net zero emissions and circular, climate-resilient economy.

Survey participants

We surveyed 2,510 Victorians spanning all 10 Victorian regions on their attitudes, behaviours and the actions they’re taking to live a more sustainable life.

Research focus

The research focuses on the following areas:

  • Climate change – priority and concern.
  • Thermal quality and energy efficiency of housing.
  • Energy source – transitioning our homes from gas to all-electric.
  • Renewable energy, solar panels, batteries, electric vehicles (EVs) and transport.
  • Renovators and those building a new home.
  • Individual behaviours and the circular economy.
  • Expectations of government.
  • Role of local and state government.

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Find out more

For more information about the research and to contact us for a briefing.

Contact:

SV Lab team and Dianna McDonald, Social Research Lead, SV Lab lab@sustainability.vic.gov.au