Reporting criteria for achieving the objReporting criteria for achieving the object in a way that improves environmental outcomes

Reporting criteria for achieving the object in a way that improves environmental outcomes

An ATS participant must report against one or more of the following items, the extent to which the participant is improving its environmental outcomes, as demonstrated by, but not limited to:

1. a reduction in the environmental impact of the ATS participant’s manufacturing process, for example:

- more efficient and sustainable energy sources for the manufacturing process;

- recycling measures for waste products;

- environmental upgrades of plant and equipment;

- use of sustainable materials.

2. input into the development or manufacture of more environmentally sustainable cars, for example:

- alternative fuels;

- hybrid vehicles;

- reduced greenhouse gas emissions;

- mass reduction, including components;

- environmentally sustainable materials;

- increased fuel efficiency, including fuel management.

3. participation in government (federal/state and territory) environmental programs, for example:

- re‑tooling for climate change;

- Green Car Innovation Fund.

4. compliance with national/international automotive environmental standards;

5. other activities resulting in improved environmental outcomes.