Important topics, such as tree planting, waste management and carbon footprint are all included. For each topic, baselines have been established. The baselines are a starting point, established in previous years, for comparison to the achievements in the last year. The Scorecard also includes other important achievements, like the Council being recognised as a Tree City of the World.

For further information, a detailed Environmental Sustainability Report is published annually and is available at https://www.burnside.sa.gov.au/Environment-Sustainability/Environmental-Sustainability-Reports