Sustainability
Using sustainable or renewable resources in your business is one way of reducing your business' impact on the environment and saving money.
Employing sustainable practices such as choosing energy efficient office equipment and business vehicles can help the environment by preserving these resources. These practices can also lead to reduced operating costs and improved services, saving you money and improving your business' reputation as being environmentally friendly.
What to do...
- Find information on greenhouse gas emissions and energy efficiency on the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Business & industry page.
- Find out about sustainability in your industry through the Australian Environment portal.
- Find out how to plan and implement environmental protection measures by developing an Environmental Management System (EMS).
- Compare and contrast the emissions made by potential new work vehicles using the Green Vehicle Guide.
- Visit the GreenPower website and learn the benefits of contributing to the scheme.
- Download the Green Office Guide (PDF, 0.63MB) to find out about buying and using sustainable, environmentally friendly office equipment.
- See what Environment grants or assistance is available for your business.
- Find and compare energy efficient equipment for use in your business on the Energy Rating website.
- Read about sustainability in your state or territory.
This content is supplied to Flying Solo via business.gov.au,
the Australian Government's principal website for business information and resources.
