Posts Tagged ‘business’
Green Office Briefing: September & October
Posted in Events by Kate Archdeacon on September 3rd, 2010
| 23 September , 2010 | ||
| 12 October , 2010 | ||
| 26 October , 2010 |
Simple steps to green your office
The shift towards a low carbon economy and introducing environmentally friendly practices into the home has been embraced by Australians, with many people doing their part to reduce energy, water and waste consumption. However, a new trend is emerging with an increasing demand for businesses that embrace environmentally friendly practices. Consumers, suppliers and employees alike are choosing business that can demonstrate environmentally friendly policies and practices over those that cannot. The importance for businesses to adopt and integrate business practices that result in reduced carbon emission outputs is quickly becoming an essential business success factor.
The Green Office Briefing was developed for small to medium-sized and large business who wish to educate their staff to become more environmentally conscious and empower them to implement green practices in the office. The two hour briefing clarifies common myths around the usage of electrical appliances and is an essential guide to manage paper use, electricity consumption, waste disposal and purchasing attitudes in and around the office. The interactive hands on briefing empowers staff to take immediate action.
What will be covered?
* Myths and realities
* Identifying opportunities to save energy, paper, water use and waste
* Green office equipment
* How to use green office equipment
* Actions to reduce energy, paper, water usage
* Actions to purchase environmentally responsible office equipment stationary
* Actions to reduce your office waste
* Actions to promote sustainable transport
Dates
23/09/10: East Melbourne
12/10/10: Dandenong
26/10/10: East Melbourne
Visit the website for more information.
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Carbon Management 101: September
Posted in Events by Kate Archdeacon on August 31st, 2010
| 9 September , 2010 | ||
| 14 September , 2010 |
Transition to a low-carbon economy – what does it mean for your business?
Why we developed this course
Keeping track of current national and international developments towards a low-carbon economy can be challenging. Businesses that understand how the transition to a carbon-constrained economy will impact upon their business operations will not only save money, they will also be better placed to capitalise on new business opportunities.
The Carbon 101 information session was developed in response to the requirements of small and medium-sized businesses. The briefing will help you cut through the ‘carbon jargon’. Carbon 101 is an essential guide to measuring and managing your business’s carbon footprint, and identifying opportunities for making environmental and financial savings.
What will be covered
* Navigating the labyrinth of terms, research, facts and figures.
* An outline of new government regulation and legislation.
* Identifying steps to start reducing carbon emissions immediately.
* An explanation of the effects of a low-carbon economy on small and medium-sized businesses.
* Energy-efficiency information specifically tailored to small and medium-sized enterprises.
Who should attend
All business representatives interested in climate change and the impact of the low-carbon economy on small and medium-sized businesses.
Dates
09/09/10: Dandenong
14/09/10: East Melbourne
Visit the website for more information.
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Sustainability National Forum: SIRF Rt
Posted in Events by Kate Archdeacon on August 24th, 2010
The first ever SustainAbility National Forum will be held at Bayview on the Park in Melbourne. Comprising a full day of learning and networking under one roof, experts and practitioners will present big picture vision and practical case studies in the area of sustainability.
Tuesday September 7
Speakers:
Keynote: Professor John Thwaites, Climate Works Australia: Low Cost Carbon Roadmap for Australia
Olivia Tyler, Global Environment Manager, Fosters Group: Sustainability creates commercial value
David Wait, Data Facilities manager at Insurance Australia Group (IAG): “Put your Jacket On! Rationalising heating and cooling
Jürgen Schneider, Regional General Manager, Siemens Ltd, Victoria and South Australia: Picture the Future
Kiam Yoong, Environmental Sustainability Manager, Zoos Victoria: Making your Engagement last!
Dan Atkins, Co-founder and Managing Director of Shaper Group: The New Business Model
Geoff Lawyer, Director, Complete Colour Printing: “For the Good of All” – employee engagement that works!
Bjoern Wilhelms, Department Manager Corporate Sustainability, Australian Arrow Pty Ltd: Visualising Sustainability
Michael Cox, Program Manager Sustainability Victoria: 5 Star Sustainability
Visit the website for more information and to register.
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Sustainability in Action: VECCI Resource Efficiency Training
Posted in Events by Kate Archdeacon on June 17th, 2010
Environmentally-friendly businesses are those that make a conscious decision to choose sustainable practices. Customers, staff and suppliers increasingly want to work with and for these businesses. Sustainability in the workplace is fast becoming essential to give businesses the competitive edge. This one day workshop was developed in response to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses that wish to adopt more sustainable practices.
What will be covered
- A brief overview of relevant environmental legislation.
- Opportunities that can lead to reduced resource use, cost savings and reputational gains.
- An introduction to easy-to-use tools to help you successfully measure water, energy use and waste disposal.
- Communicating your business’s environmental goals to staff and customers.
- Expert assistance with the development of a draft Action Plan to reduce water, waste and energy use.
- A resource pack that includes case studies, information on grants and funding, and useful contacts for future assistance.
Next Event: June 30
Visit the website for bookings and more information.
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Carbon, Sustainability and Your Business: Seminar
Posted in Events by Carbon Neutral on June 11th, 2010
This seminar will provide practical information on how effective carbon reduction strategies can lead to cost savings. It will demonstrate how to leverage environmental action to gain a competitive advantage, outline the business case for sustainability and highlight risks & opportunities for green marketing and “green wash”. It will cover the impact regulatory schemes such as a carbon price or mandatory reporting will have on your organisation and funding mechanisms and other opportunities available for businesses to prepare themselves.
What Can I Do Right Now: Online Support for Businesses
Posted in Movements by Kate Archdeacon on June 3rd, 2010
What can I do right now, an initiative of Carbon Down, provides a selection of quick, easy to implement and practical carbon reducing options to businesses. The initiative supports existing motivation from SMEs who want to take action, but may not know where to start, or who to trust. Research shows many businesses would like to reduce their carbon footprint, but feel like they don’t have the time or resources. Carbon Down saw the opportunity to create a resource to meet these needs and offer support.
With statistics from VECCI’s Knowledge, Attitude and Behaviours report identifying that 60% of businesses surveyed would use to internet to find out more about sustainability, What can I do right now encourages the increased use of online communications. Join the sustainability conversation, and expand your network by visiting What can I do right now on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
What can I do right now allows users to sign up to a monthly email newsletter, providing ongoing support, offering hints and tips, as well as helping to maintain motivation and focus on practical actions.
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Southern Colour – think | act.
Posted in Research by Kate Archdeacon on May 18th, 2010
Source: GreenRazor, the GreenPages Newsletter
Southern Colour with Philip Lawrence has launched “think – act”; a book that gives honest and factual information about the Printing Industry and its true effects on the environment. It highlights the huge inroads made and makes comparisons to other industries. Additionally, it explains the many industry associated terms, accreditations and creative vocabulary used.
Providing solid foundation in support of “think – act” is Southern Colour’s existing and more recent business initiatives including a list of environmental accreditations and technological advancements. Despite having gained FSC, PEFC and ISO 14001 and supporting OH&S and QA accreditations, Southern Colour developed its own set of environmental practices to supplement these guidelines called ‘Ecolour’. Part internal philosophy and part protocol, it is a mechanism used to identify and monitor in greater depth areas such as energy consumption, emission reduction and technology efficiencies found in the printing industry.
Read the full article on Green Pages.
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Green Brands Forum 2010
Posted in Events by Kate Archdeacon on May 13th, 2010
A strong sustainability message is a key ingredient for innovative brand management in today’s increasingly competitive marketplace. Momentum continues to build behind responsible purchasing and consumers are increasingly aware of the sustainable credibility of the products and services they buy.
In its third year, the Green Brands Forum 2010 brings together the cream of Australia’s crop of sustainable brand leaders to explore and share their strategic wisdom in a collaborative and practical environment. We explore the full gamut of issues around managing a sustainable brand:
* Insights from the Green Shopper Survey and brand-centric social media site, Brand Karma
* Case studies of world leading marketing strategies – what worked and what didn’t?
* How important is social media in building a credible sustainable brand?
* Green Marketing Regulation – hear the latest from the ACCC plus an introduction to the National Carbon Offset Standard
Led by Cari Jacobs, Global Director, Brand and Strategy at Saatchi S (USA), hear presentations and discussions by Unilever, Origin Energy, Australian Paper, ETIKO, Cadbury, SENSIS, Orange Power…and many more. For more info see Meet The Speakers or the Event Program.
Forum: Thursday 17th Jun 10
In conjunction with the Green Brands Forum 2010 we are also running two related, supplementary programmes, please follow the links for details.
Green Marketing Accelerated E Learning Program – Wed 16th June 2010
Brand Ambassador Workshop – Friday 18th June 2010
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Carbon Compass: Sharing Sustainability Solutions for Business
Posted in Seeking by Kate Archdeacon on April 12th, 2010
Want free access to proven carbon, climate change and sustainability solutions for your business? Would you like to know what other businesses are doing to successfully adapt to the carbon constrained economy? Do you have a carbon, climate change or sustainability solution you’d like to share with the business community? Carbon Down’s Carbon Compass website provides all of this, free for small and medium sized businesses. Carbon Compass provides businesses with access to practical solutions which have been implemented by other businesses and organisations, making Carbon Compass a unique sustainability hub.
Joining is free and as a Carbon Compass member your business will be able to:
- Gain one-stop-shop access to solutions and resources relating to carbon, climate change and sustainability – enabling you to implement within your own business
- Rate and review solutions that other businesses have posted on Carbon Compass
- Provide your own solutions that other businesses can implement
- Receive feedback from other businesses on the solutions you provide
- Expand your network, raise the profile of your brand and gain access to a growing community of like minded businesses
The site provides fact sheets and case studies through an archive that is easily searchable by industry, type, resource or topic.
Simply visit www.carboncompass.com.au to register your business.
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Hawthorn Local Food Market: Carrotmob Event # 1
Posted in Movements by Kate Archdeacon on April 12th, 2010
Source: Social Traders
Carrotmob is an organisation encouraging businesses to make green and socially responsible changes to their practices – use a ‘carrot’ not a stick.
A local convenience store in Hawthorn has pledged 100% of their carrotmob profits to go towards making positive and sustainable changes to their business!!! They can be found at 52 Church St and we’ll be mobbing (i.e. rocking up and buying something) them from 10.30 – 1pm on April 17th – put it in your diary. The owners are keen to try and sell more locally produced food and we will be helping them test this out at the Carrotmob. A sustainability assessment has been conducted and we have identified energy efficiency improvements they can put their carrotmob profit towards.
If you think this sounds great please come along and bring some friends. The bigger the mob the bigger the changes this store can make!
10.30am – 1pm Saturday 17 April, 2010
Check out the website for more details.