State of Sustainability Report 2024

Last updated: 28 November 2024

To achieve net-zero by 2045 and ensure a thriving and healthy environment into the future, we need to track our progress over time.

Our multi-year State of Sustainability Report looks at Victorian attitudes, behaviour and actions to living sustainably and the drivers and barriers to action.

The report provides an evidence base for future investment in sustainability – including in circular economy and renewable energy. This research is designed to support decision makers so we have the right policies, programs and education to encourage Victorians to live more sustainably.

Download the full report

State of Sustainability Report 2024 (pdf, 3.4 MB)

Key highlights

This year’s survey highlighted Victorians’:

increasingly common lived experience of extreme weather events
continued concern about climate change
increasing awareness of circular economy
participation in repair and recycling programs
uptake of household energy efficiency actions and renewable electricity.

Victorian sustainability in numbers

68% of Victorian believe that living sustainably is important, and just over half (51%) are thinking more about how best to do this.
67% of Victorians are concerned about climate change.
80% would prefer to buy products that can be serviced, repaired or work for longer
67% already buy or sell second hand clothes and other items, which contributes to a circular economy
72% of households could benefit from more energy-efficient heating, hot water and cooking appliances
60% think it's important for households to shift away from fossil fuels, like gas, and towards renewable energy
35% of Victorian households use renewable energy. Regional householders are
leading the way with their high uptake of solar panels.