Implement sustainable practices
Workshops and seminars
For businesses who are ready to take the next step but don't know how
Improve business sustainability with step-by-step guides, benchmarking fact sheets and checklists that will help you create a green and sustainable workplace. You will find help to access sustainable building materials, check your consumption practices and engage staff.
Carbon Calculator
Provided by Carbon Neutral Completion Time: ShortThis online calculator can be used to estimate most annual direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions for things like vehicles, electricity, waste, air travel. You'll be required to gather information from sources like electricity bills, vehicle log books and travel agent spreadsheets.
Use CalculatorZero Waste Victoria
Provided by Vic Government Reading Time: LongZero Waste Victoria is a not-for-profit organisation seeking to address the growing issues of waste, recycling and sustainability in the community.
Use GuidelinesEnergy efficiency for business
Provided by Sustainability Victoria Reading Time: ShortA series of practical guides and checklists suitable for most businesses. Find energy saving opportunities and get tips on how to engage staff, and implement lasting changes to save money.
Use GuidelinesEnergy efficiency best practice guides
Provided by Sustainability Victoria Reading Time: LongThese guides have been designed to aid decision makers and service providers through changes to systems such as IT facilities, industrial refrigeration, lighting and compressed air. Know the limitations of your existing systems and find the best solutions for improvement.
Use GuidelinesTruck buyers guide
Provided by Federal Government Reading Time: LongThis interactive guide helps business owners choose a small or medium sized truck or commercial vehicle. Each element of a vehicle is compared against your business requirements so you get the cheapest, most fuel efficient vehicle to suit your needs. Before using this guide, make sure you're clear about your business needs.
Use GuidelinesWise up on Waste App
Provided by Unilever Food Solutions Completion time: ShortPerfect for hospitality businesses, this App helps to identify when and where you're generating the most food waste. Find out what the potential cost savings to your business could be if you reduced your waste by 20%. To use this App properly, you'll need digital or fish-hook scales.
Use CalculatorRecycling near you
Provided by Federal Government Reading Time: ShortSmall businesses can use this tool to find recycling information for almost any product. Know what services your council offers and check drop off options so you don't waste time.
Use ToolkitCase study: Welvic Australia
Provided by Sustainability Victoria Reading Time: ShortA great example for small manufacturers on the benefits of resource assessment and process and equipment upgrades. Welvic reduced their electricity usage and made savings far over their investment in the first year.
Use Case StudyCase study: Good Guys Bendigo
Provided by Sustainability Victoria Reading Time: ShortGood Guys Bendigo was successful in receiving a Smarter Resources, Smarter Business capital funding grant, reducing it's energy usage by 30% representing a saving for the period of $15,000.
Use Case StudyCitySwitch case studies
Provided by CitySwitch Green Office Reading Time: ShortA great range of case studies demonstrating successful sustainability outcomes for office-based businesses through staff engagement, lighting and equipment upgrades, sustainable fitouts, renewable energy and more.
Use Case StudyVictorian Energy Compare
Provided by Victorian Government Completion Time: ShortThese calculators find the best offers based on your gas or electricity usage. You can also see a list of all offers available to you for comparison. You'll need to know your electricity usage before you start.
Use CalculatorUsing energy efficient lighting
Provided by NSW Office of Environment and Heritage Reading Time: LongThis report is designed to help identify appropriate and reliable energy efficient lighting technology suitable for your facility or business. You'll need to know details about your current lighting system to get the most out of the report.
Use GuidelinesDiscount energy saving products for business
Provided by Victorian Government Reading Time: ShortGreat for home based businesses and small premises. Receive discounts and special deals on selected energy-saving products and appliances for your business.
Use CalculatorLight Bulb Saver App
Provided by NSW Office of Environment and Heritage Reading Time: ShortGreat for almost any business, this calculator helps you to make an informed decision about energy efficient lighting so you can cut costs and reduce your carbon footprint. You'll need to know the details about the current lighting you use to get the most out of this calculator.
Use CalculatorMisleading claims about solar
Provided by Victorian Government Reading Time: ShortGreat resource for any business wanting to offset electricity costs by installing solar panels. Explore the list of pitfalls you should be aware of to make sure you get the best deal and buy panels for the right reasons.
Use GuidelinesBuild for energy efficiency
Provided by Victorian Government Reading Time: ShortGreat for home-based businesses, you can use the handy 3D model to highlight areas of your home and get information about how to make simple changes to save money on gas, electricity and water bills.
Use CalculatorGreen Vehicle Guide
Provided by Green Vehicle Guide Completion Time: ShortCompare all Australian vehicles – including commercial – on the basis of greenhouse and air pollution emissions. This comprehensive tool allows you to rate cars as far back as 1986.
Use GuidelinesTips for greener motoring
Provided by Australian Government Reading Time: ShortThis guide explains how the type of vehicle you drive and the conditions which you drive under affects your vehicle's environmental performance.
Use GuidelinesAppliance calculator
Provided by Victorian Government Completion Time: ShortGreat tool for businesses to check how much their major appliances cost to run and compare them against more energy-efficient alternatives. You'll need details about your appliances, for instance how many watts the light globes you use are, and how many you have.
Use CalculatorUnderstand your electricity bill
Provided by Victorian Government Reading Time: ShortKnowing what costs make up your energy bills can help save you money. This easy to follow diagram spells out the various readings that appear on your electricity bill.
Use GuidelinesSustainability Gippsland
Provided by Victorian Government Reading Time: ShortThis networking website is for businesses around Gippsland interested in environmentally sustainable practices. You can create groups, chat with other businesses, check out related events, and access an extensive list of suppliers registered on the site.
Use ToolkitRecycling signage
Provided by South Australian Government Reading Time: ShortDownloadable, printable recycling signs prepared for event organisers, office managers and the wider community. Attach your signs to recycling bins and ensure people place materials in the correct bin.
Use ToolkitCase study: Taltarni Vineyards
Provided by Sustainability Victoria Reading Time: ShortRead how local winery – Taltarni Vineyards is on track to save nearly $20,000 per year after implementing actions recommended in a resource assessment. Their story is a great example of how businesses have reaped the benefits from sustainable practices.
Use Case StudyAustralian Business Licence and Information Service
Provided by Australian Government Completion Time: ShortGreat tool for businesses seeking information about environmental regulation and licenses. If you're unsure what to look for, simply type in keywords and your location. Want more specific results? Enter detailed information using the panel on the left. Related regulations and licenses will be listed which can be built into a toolkit to help your business meet all environmental regulatory requirements.
Use ToolkitCase study: sustainability a factor in business growth
Provided by Mansfield Regional Produce Store Reading Time: ShortHow the Mansfield Regional Produce Store cut running costs and increased revenue by making sustainable business decisions.
Use Case StudyVictorian Default Offer
Provided by Victorian Government Reading Time: ShortNew rules have been introduced in Victoria to make sure that you are receiving the best energy plan offered by your energy provider.
Use GuidelinesState Government of Victoria
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