Carbon Footprints Part 2 – so you want to determine your carbon emissions? Where do you start?
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 […]
Carbon 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 […]
Talk to us about your carbon reduction goals
The Ecoefficiency Group has worked with numerous business sectors and individual companies to produce carbon inventories and footprints and develop carbon reduction plans. Talk to us about your carbon reduction goals.
TEG 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 […]
Looking after our precious water resources – have you considered the Alliance for Water Ste...
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 […]
Managing peak demand charges for large energy users
If your company is a large user of electricity (generally over 100 MWh/yr), it is likely that you are paying a fairly hefty charge for peak demand. It can be as much as 50% or more of your bill!! So, what is peak demand and how can you manage it? Every time a light or […]
Top tips for Energy saving solutions for manufacturers
The Energy Efficiency Council and The Ecoefficiency Group are encouraging manufacturers to make steps, big and small, that will have a huge impact on energy savings. Read more at http://www.ferret.com.au/articles/news/top-tips-for-energy-saving-solutions-for-manufacturers-n2531117#W20yFPMacQmTPLRU.99
Sustainable 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 […]
Uniting Care Measurement and Verification
Judene Andrews, Sustainability Manager for Uniting Care Queensland, was able to formally prove efficiency savings through Measurement and Verification analysis undertaken by The Ecoefficiency Group. The upgrades included 5 solar PV installations, 2 power factor correction units, 6 light upgrades, air conditioning optimisation, water efficiency and real time energy monitoring. The upgrades were project managed […]
