The Australian Beverages Council forms small working groups comprised of members to tackle individual issues or particularly projects that are best handled in a smaller group rather than by one of the organisation’s committees.

Often, an issue will be raised in one of the committees and a decision to form a separate working group, often with additional members with highly specialised skills from outside of the committee, will be made. Working groups are frequently led by senior ABCL team subject matter experts.

In addition to handling single issues and projects in a group setting with specific expertise, working groups allow for more regular meetings than the scheduled committee meetings throughout the year (of which there are about five).

At any one time, the Australian Beverages Council has about four working groups delivering projects on behalf of its members.

Water Working Group

The Water Working Group raises awareness among consumers and other stakeholders that the beverage industry is playing a leading role in water stewardship and sustainable sourcing. It reports to the Beverage Industry Environmental Committee.

Packaging Reform and Circular Economy Working Group

The Packaging Reform and Circular Economy WG brings together industry leaders in packaging and sustainability to help navigate current priorities related to national packaging reform, container deposit schemes and sustainability more generally. The Working Group supports the ABCL’s advocacy by assisting in submissions and briefs with an aim to advance the circular economy for our materials. It reports to the Beverage Industry Environmental Committee.