In 2014, Engineers Australia (EA) formulated their Sustainability Policy: 

“Our Code of Ethics requires us to develop engineering solutions that repair and regenerate both natural and social capital, while maintaining economic health.”  

Principles:

• Enhance both natural and social outcomes  
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and understanding of sustainability 
• Seek outcomes that deliver fairness and equity between generations 
• Net sustainable benefit 
• Be proactive in addressing risks to the environment, society and economy  
• Build shared community value, robustness and resilience 

Now EA’s climate action plan is being implemented under Engineers Australia’s Climate Smart Engineering Initiative (CSEI) and aims to further the profession’s public commitment to addressing climate change consistent with their climate position statement. 

It includes 13 workstreams with 29 activities, with progress reviewed annually. Its implementation approaches support Engineers Australia’s role as the peak body for the profession, as well as the critically important role of its membership in being impactful on climate change. 

There are six key focus areas including: 

1. Mitigation 
2. Adaptation 
3. Resilience 
4. Circular economy 
5. Capacity building 
6. Economic opportunity 

The CSEI aims to support engineering innovators and changemakers to discuss, partner and collaborate on climate solutions in their professional lives.