Environmental management systems The National Museum of
Australia remains committed to the conservation of natural
resources through ongoing improvements to its energy management
and the implementation of a number of other initiatives aimed at
minimising environmental impact from its operations. The
promotion of ecologically sustainable development (ESD)
principles is woven through the content of the Museum's programs
and administrative and decision-making processes. Under the
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999,
all Commonwealth agencies are required to report on their
environmental performance and contribution to ecologically
sustainable development. The Museum's key activities, citing the
relevant paragraphs of the Act, are described on the following
pages. How the Museum's activities accord with the principles of
ESD (Paragraph 516A(6)(a)) The Museum's Environmental Management
System incorporates guidelines for all Museum activities to
reduce their impact on the environment. It a