Sustainability Toolkit
The term ‘Sustainability’ is now well in the mainstream and has established itself as essential component of both the business and social vocabulary. Yet, there is still ambiguity about what it entails, how it works and the benefits derived from its practice.
Council, together with its business partners, have compiled this reference guide to assist you through the sustainability maze.
Impact On Climate Change
Sustainability, greenhouse gas emission, carbon offsetswe hear these words constantly but what does it all really mean for business? Read about the facts on the NSW Business Chamber and NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change websites.
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Reducing Costs
Improving efficiencies across your organisation is a great way to save money. Read on to learn of some simple sustainability tips that you can implement to reduce operating costs and improve services in your business.
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Funding Opportunities
The NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change and Sydney Water offer a range of funding opportunities for business to implement sustainability initiatives.
The Federal Government website AusIndustry provides an overview of assistance programs for business.
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Getting Assistance
There are numerous State and Local Government Sustainability programs available that offer business ongoing support with regard to sustainability. Parramatta City Council provides a range of sustainability programs for business.
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Green Credentials
Parramatta City Council is proud to support a number of programs to encourage sustainable business practice and to enable businesses to access affordable, practical initiatives which will provide economic benefits, enhance reputation and promote our city as a Sustainable City of the future.
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Legislation and Case Studies
New South Wales has a number of laws to help protect the environment and provide guidance to business. The Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act) is the main piece of NSW environmental legislation covering water, land, air and noise pollution and waste management.
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