HVIA: Moving Forward Sustainability Guide (2026)

Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) has developed this guide with the support of Green Industries SA (GISA) to assist the heavy vehicle industry on their sustainability journey. The term ‘sustainability’ is widely used, and in this guide, it specifically refers to environmental and economic sustainability.

Whether you manage a vehicle fleet, are a manufacturer of heavy vehicles, or are involved in the broader ecosystem related to heavy vehicles, this guide provides practical steps to enhance sustainability within your operations.

By using this guide, you will gain insights into:

• the driving forces behind climate and circular economy initiatives shaping the heavy vehicle industry
• understanding and prioritising different emissions categories
• decarbonisation through real-world approaches used by industry leaders
• circular economy practices to extend vehicle life, minimise waste, and improve material use
• tools and strategies to translate ambition into measurable sustainability outcomes for your business.