In Part 1 of our blog we discussed the drivers and benefits of determining your carbon footprint and what organisations in Australia are making carbon emission commitments. So, as an Australian business that has decided to calculate your own carbon emissions and look at reducing them, where do you start? The internationally recognised Greenhouse Gas […]
READ MORECarbon Footprints – who’s doing them and why?
As a business that’s operating in Australia – why would you choose to calculate your carbon footprint? What are the drivers? What are the benefits? The impacts of climate change are here and now. Extreme weather events – bush fires, floods, cyclones and drought are now near normal events of living in Australia. It is […]
READ MORETEG celebrates 20 years working in Business Sustainability
The Ecoefficiency Group is proud to be celebrating 20 years in the field of Business Sustainability and Resource Efficiency and we have taken the time to reflect on the large body of work we have completed to assist industries and organisations to become more sustainable. Our origins Directors Nicole Price and Penny Prasad commenced in […]
READ MORELooking after our precious water resources – have you considered the Alliance for Water Stewardship?
Australians belong to the land of drought and flooding rains and are no strangers to the profound impact they have on our way of life and ability to operate a sustainable, resilient enterprise. As a country, we have a responsibility to look after and conserve our resources. Stewardship is about taking care of something that […]
READ MORESustainable Advanced Manufacturers in Queensland
The Ecoefficiency Group was commissioned by the Queensland Department of State Development (DSDMIP) to explore Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing in Queensland. Our report on Sustainable Manufacturing looks at the business case; key issues for Qld manufacturers; product design, manufacturing efficiencies, product stewardship, corporate social responsibility and sustainable business models. Case studies were produced for 7 Queensland […]
READ MORETEG member of the Clean Growth Choices Consortium
The Ecoefficiency Group has commenced work on the Clean Growth Choices program in partnership with The University of Southern Queensland, James Cook University and CSIRO. The Clean Growth Choices program is funded by the Queensland Department of Environment and Science. It will assist six Queensland communities to navigate the transition towards long term viability and […]
READ MOREWater security – a growing concern for food processors
Water security is a growing concern for the Australian food processing sector. Australia’s variable climate and population growth will continue to impose significant pressure on water supply. Industry’s vulnerability becomes particularly evident during times of drought where there is often strong pressure from the community for industry to demonstrate best practice water consumption. This includes […]
READ MOREEnergy monitoring to save money
Why is it that so many businesses have assigned a staff member to the task of tracking the office supplies to ensure they know how much is being used but fail to account for their energy consumption in the same way? Like tracking those pens and staplers, monitoring and measuring your electricity consumption will help […]
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