Sustainable business practices

Staying profitable, competitive and green

As we all take steps towards a low-carbon economy, businesses can meet the challenges by operating more efficiently, while increasing profitability, staying competitive and keeping jobs.

Challenges businesses may face include:

  • rising production costs
  • rising operating costs
  • managing supply chain risks.

Despite these challenges, businesses of all sizes and in all sectors can go green by:

  • creating new jobs through development and adoption of new and emerging green technologies and products
  • connecting with other businesses through networking sessions and workshops to learn what others are doing to become more sustainable
  • promoting your green products and services to local businesses and residents on social media and on your website
  • letting us know what you're doing so we can showcase our ‘sustainability champions’ and encourage other businesses to follow your lead. 

Reduce your carbon footprint

State and Federal Government agencies have several useful resources to help you save money by reducing your business’ carbon footprint.

Sustainability Victoria has tips on reducing your business' energy consumption

Get ideas from the EPA on improving resource efficiency in your business

Find out how to reduce water use in your business with Yarra Valley Water

More information

Learn more about the road to net zero

Read our Climate Change plan

Learn more about our Circular Economy plan

Read our Circular Economy Plan 2023 - 2026

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