Australian Wool Sustainability Scheme

01/10/2025

Wool growers – the market is asking for more Certified Australian wool.

With the new Step-Up Bonus, AWEX is backing you to get Certified and lead the way in sustainability and traceability.

Talk to your selling agent today and step up with AWSS.

15/09/2025

Customers around the world are demanding more certified Australian wool.

The Australian Wool Sustainability Scheme (AWSS) gives growers a certification framework to deliver it – one that is tailored to our industry, with integrity, efficiency, traceability and classing built into it.

And now the Australian industry is aligning behind it, with Wool Industries Australia recognised AWSS as the preferred certification framework for Australian wool, supporting our shared goal to increase the volume of certified wool to meet growing demand.

AUSTRALIA’S peak wool industry body has declared its support for the Australian Wool Sustainability Scheme, recognising it as the preferred certification framework for Australian greasy wool – covering farm through to scouring...Read More

10/07/2025

The Australian Wool Sustainability Scheme (AWSS) is hosting an information session for anyone interested in becoming an AWSS Partner.

Register with the link below to learn how your business can become and AWSS Partner

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The webinar will cover:
- What is the AWSS Partner Program
- Who can become an AWSS Partner
- Benefits of AWSS to the supply chain
- What is an AWSS Wool Certificates of Compliance & how do they work
- How becoming an AWSS Partner improves credibility, integrity and traceability of the Australian certified wool supply chain
- Live Q&A with the AWSS team

07/07/2025

Launch of the AWSS Partner Program

The Australian Wool Sustainability Scheme (AWSS) is excited to announce the launch of the AWSS Partner Program.

Becoming an AWSS Partner enables stakeholders of the Australian certified wool supply chain to further enhance the integrity and traceability of AWSS Certified wool from farm to first-stage processing.

AWSS Partners will have:
- Exclusive rights to request AWSS Wool Certificates of Compliance.
- A digital AWSS Partner Badge to use to promote AWSS Partnership.
- Access to digital traceability, supported through industry tools such as WoolClip and eBale.
- AWSS has no requirements for the issuing of other chain-of-custody tracing, like transaction certificates.
- Public recognition as an AWSS Partner.
- Ability to meet growing demand and market expectations for certified, sustainable wool
- A chance to contribute to the credibility and integrity of Australia's sustainability certification scheme

Learn more and apply here:
Program Details: https://www.australianwoolsustainability.com.au/Partners/
Application Form: https://www.australianwoolsustainability.com.au/Become-a-Partner/

Registrations are still open for the AWSS Partner Program Information Webinar to find out more information and ask questions.

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03/03/2025

Voices of the Australian Wool Industry on Sustainability

Rowan Woods, President of the National Council of Wool Selling Brokers of Australia highlights the value buyers place on well-classed wool to help meet their sustainable sourcing needs.

“What wool buyers are looking for is a consistent quality of product. They need to know that what they see is reflective of what was in the bale of the bulk of the wool clip. They want to know that what they see is what they get,” says Rowan.

Watch the video from the Voices of the Australian Wool Industry on Sustainability series, featuring Rowan Woods, President of the National Council of Wool Selling Brokers of Australia.

27/02/2025

Voices of the Australian Wool Industry on Sustainability

Hear from Joshua Lamb, President of the National Council of Wool Exporters and Processors
as he highlights the importance of sustainability certification in meeting customer needs.

“Buyers are increasingly asking for sustainability around animal wellbeing, but also around producing a product that’s friendly to the environment,” says Josh.

Watch the video from the Voices of the Australian Wool Industry on Sustainability series, featuring Joshua Lamb, President of the National Council of Wool Exporters and Processors.

25/02/2025

Voices of the Australian Wool Industry on Sustainability

John Roberts, CEO of Australian Wool Innovation and Managing Director of The Woolmark Company, shares his insights on the increasing importance of validating sustainability claims.

“We’re experiencing a new generation, a new customer. They want to know a lot more about where it [the garment] came from, and the origins of that garment, and the fibre that’s gone into it, as consumers have become more interested and more focused on biodiversity and sustainability,” says John Roberts, CEO of Australian Wool Innovation.

Watch the video from the Voices of the Australian Wool Industry on Sustainability series, featuring John Roberts, CEO of Australian Wool Innovation.

21/02/2025

Voices of the Australian Wool Industry on Sustainability

Hear from Jo Hall, CEO of Wool Producers Australia as she highlights the value of sustainability certification in giving growers a way to demonstrate their commitment to sustainable wool production, further enhancing the global reputation of Australian wool.

“Having a scheme that is fit for purpose for Australia’s unique geographic and climatic conditions and how we raise our animals here in Australia can only strengthen the brand. We know that as producers that we do a great job in caring for our animals and looking after our land. By having a scheme such as the Australian Wool Sustainability Scheme to prove what we’re saying, can only help our brand,” says Jo.

Watch the video from the Voices of the Australian Wool Industry on Sustainability series, featuring Jo Hall, CEO of Wool Producers Australia.

14/02/2025

Voices of the Australian Wool Industry on Sustainability

Australian wool growers are renowned for producing a natural, high quality fibre that is highly valued by our international markets.

The Australian Wool Sustainability Scheme is designed to meet the market need for a robust sustainability scheme tailored to Australia's distinct environment, regulations, and production expertise.

“We’re proud of what the industry produces. It's a wonderful natural fibre and natural product, and in my opinion, can’t be beat. But it's also important to be able to demonstrate that. That’s what our customers expect and that’s what the AWSS will deliver,” says Mark Grave, CEO of Australian Wool Exchange.

Watch the video from the Voices of the Australian Wool Industry on Sustainability series, featuring Mark Grave, CEO of Australian Wool Exchange.

24/01/2025

Want to hear more about the Australian Wool Sustainability Scheme?

The Australian Wool Sustainability Scheme (AWSS) is a game-changer for sustainability certification for Australian wool growers.

In this episode, we explore how the AWSS supports wool growers in meeting international demand for sustainably grown wool and quality clip preparation, with a Standard that’s made for Australia’s unique environment.

Tune in to hear from industry experts and program leaders about Australia’s very own wool sustainability certification.

Listen now: https://bit.ly/3BAbdD8

13/12/2024

Tune in to this episode of The Australian Wool Exchange Podcast to learn about the Australian Wool Sustainability Scheme, and hear from industry leaders about the importance of sustainability certification in the wool supply chain.

For Australia, the world’s largest apparel wool producer, having a certification scheme that reflects our true environment is essential.

Mark Grave, CEO of Australian Wool Exchange discusses why the ability to trace wool from the farm through to first stage processing is a valuable asset for a wool sustainability certification, helping the industry meet the growing demand for transparency and trust from customers around the globe.

Tune in now on your favourite podcast app or at our website: https://bit.ly/3BAbdD8

11/12/2024

Are you a wool grower or selling agent interested in sustainability certification?

Tune in to this episode of The Australian Wool Exchange Podcast to learn about the Australian Wool Sustainability Scheme, and hear from industry leaders about the importance of sustainability certification in the wool supply chain.

Brydie Creagh, Sustainability and Integrity Manager at Australian Wool Exchange introduces the Australian Wool Sustainability Scheme and explains how it is delivering sustainability certification made for Australia’s unique conditions and using the industry’s digital traceability tools from farm to first stage processing.

Tune in now on your favourite podcast app or at our website: https://bit.ly/3D6hRlh