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There are numerous State and Local Government Sustainability programs available that offer business ongoing support with regard to sustainability.

Parramatta City Council's Sustainable Business Programs

Streamline Water Program

Sydney WaterSydney Water and Council have partnered to help local businesses save water, energy and money. Businesses using between 10-80kL/day have access to a FREE water efficiency assessment complete with report and recommendations. To check your eligibility for a free water assessment contact Leanne Niblock via lniblock@parracity.nsw.gov.au or 9806 5733

Sustainability Advantage Program

NSW Environment Climate Change & WaterA business support service from the NSW Government’s Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water (DECCW), Sustainability Advantage provides organisations with 40 or more staff with the framework and support to integrate sustainability into core business operations. To find out more contact Leanne Niblock via lniblock@parracity.nsw.gov.au or 9806 5733

CitySwitch

City Switch Green OfficeCitySwitch signatories join a growing network of like-minded office owners/tenants committed to improving the environmental performance of their business. Signatories commit to achieve and maintain an accredited 4 stars or higher NABERS Energy tenancy or whole building rating. To register please contact Karen Kirk via kkirk@parracity.nsw.gov.au or 9806 5677.

Auburn and Parramatta City Councils have received funding from the NSW Environmental Trust, to work with businesses within the Duck River Industrial Catchment (Camellia and Silverwater area). As a Streamline memberyou have the opportunity to participate in a range of sustainability activities including:

  • Streamline business program – Have a ‘snapshot’ and benchmark your business using a self-assessment tool.
  • Waste exchange program – work with the Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF) at University of Technology Sydney (UTS) to develop a pilot program for the identification and facilitation of waste exchangesbetween local businesses.
  • Energy Assessment – in collaboration with the NSW Government’s Energy Efficiency for Small Business Program, businesses that use up to $20,000 p/a in electricity may be eligible for a FREE walkthrough energy assessment*.

Contact Wendy Read wread@parracity.nsw.gov.au or 9806 5419 to register or visit www.streamline.org.au
(*conditions apply)

Parramatta City Council is proud to provide businesses within the City Centre with a number of sustainable transport options including:

  • The Loop shuttle bus a free service covering the four corners of the city, Monday to Saturday, running every 10 minutes.
  • The new pocket-sized Transport Access Guide maps out the citys integrated transport system of trains, buses, ferry services, walking and cycling tracks. Pick one up from Councils Admin building, Parramatta Library or the Heritage and Visitor Information Centre.
  • The Go Get Car Sharing Scheme gives you the flexibility of using a car at your convenience without the expense of owning one. Find out more at.

Other Councils Programs

Fairfield City Council has developed the Sustain 'n' SAVE program to assist businesses reduce resource inefficiencies in the areas of water, energy and waste, to create their own long term environmental performance goals and communicate their vision to customers, supply chains and the local community.

Camden, Campbelltown, Wollondilly and Liverpool Councils in South West Sydney are providing small business with sustainability support through the Symmetry Sustainable Business (SSB) program. SSB is a sustainability enhancement program designed to improve environmental practices of small businesses, whilst providing an innovative accreditation service.

State Government Programs

NSW Sustainability Compacts are built on the concept of partnership. Compacts are voluntary three (3) to five (5) year agreements between the Department of Environment and Climate Change NSW and leading Australian companies that operate in New South Wales. 

Sydney Water offers a formalised water saving process for business customers who spend more than $70,000 per year on water and related charges. This amount equates to more than 100 kilo litres of water per day. The Every Drop Counts Business Program process incorporates water management into day to day business operations and at a strategic level.

NABERS is a voluntary environmental rating system for office premises. Building owners and managers will be able to report on those aspects of the environmental performance of the building that are in their control, for example landlord energy use (lifts, air conditioning etc), water consumption etc. Building occupants will report on the environmental performance of the aspects of the building that they control (light and power in their tenancy, transport to and from the building etc).

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