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Navigating environmental sustainability requirements in government procurement: What suppliers need to know

Barbara Albert November 12, 2024

Navigating environmental sustainability requirements in government procurement across Australia We are currently helping several of our clients with meeting growing pressures from their customers around sustainability. One of the clearest examples of this is government sustainability requirements when procuring goods and services. In this post, we outline key environmental sustainability

Aligning productivity with climate action: The Queensland Government’s Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Grant program

Jade Gonzales and Ian Swain November 7, 2024

Introduction Amidst the backdrop of rising energy costs and an increasingly competitive business landscape, the productive use of energy by manufacturing companies is more important than ever. The Queensland Government’s Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Grants (MEEG) program is designed to help manufacturers across the state reduce energy consumption and emissions, lower

Net zero commitments by states, local governments and communities – September 2024

Patrick Denvir September 10, 2024

About the net zero tracker for governments and communities Australia’s 537 local governments play a crucial role in shaping a sustainable and cleaner energy future, aligning with the Federal Government’s aim to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Since our last update in 2021, more local governments and communities are stepping

Quantifying the costs and benefits of fleet transition

Monn Baldeo and Ian Swain September 3, 2024

Introduction Organisations are facing increasing pressure to align their fleet procurement plans with climate change targets. However, financial sustainability, operational efficiency, and service delivery expectations remain critical considerations. This blog post highlights the importance of thoroughly analysing the costs and benefits of fleet transition options to optimise an organisation’s overall

The case for battery storage (and why sizing is crucial)

Daryl Cielo and Ian Swain August 12, 2024

Introduction The business case for sustainable energy technologies continues to improve, as exemplified by the now widespread integration of behind-the-meter solar photovoltaic (PV) systems by local governments and businesses alike. As organisations look for ways to further reduce their reliance on grid electricity, installing new solar PV systems, or expanding

Cooling down under: Urban greening for climate resilience

Theresa Banta and Ian Swain July 23, 2024

Introduction Australia is no stranger to the challenges posed by rising temperatures and heatwaves. As urbanisation continues to reshape the Australian landscape and the impacts of climate change are beginning to take effect, it becomes crucial for local councils to prioritise innovative and sustainable urban greening solutions. This blog post