NSW business leaders celebrate environmental gains
Media release: 3 June 2010
To mark World Environment Day, 51 NSW business leaders will be awarded for improving sustainability at a recognition breakfast hosted by the Department of Environment Climate Change and Water NSW (DECCW) at the Novotel Sydney Olympic Park tomorrow (Friday) morning.
DECCW Acting Director General, Simon Smith said the 51 businesses were being recognised as Silver or Bronze Partners for strengthening environmental performance through the Sustainability Advantage Program.
"Businesses are realising the benefits of sustainability, with a combined $13 million saved to date through improved energy and resource efficiency," Mr Smith said.
"The 428 Sustainability Advantage members have also saved 31,000 tonnes of carbon pollution, more than 240 million of litres of water, 2,400 tonnes of raw materials and diverted 6,000 tonnes of waste from landfill,” he said.
Mr Smith will be presenting awards to regional and metropolitan Sustainability Advantage members from the manufacturing, registered clubs, tourism, aged care and community services, wineries, and tertiary education sectors.
"These businesses are leading by example, proving that productivity and profitability are directly linked with environmental performance," Mr Smith said.
"Member organisations adopt an holistic approach that goes beyond the sole focus of energy and resource savings," Mr Smith said.
"Through careful planning and monitoring, developing close relationships with supply chains and engaging staff, organisations are setting the foundation for long term environmental gains."
The first nine businesses to be become Silver Partners, demonstrating significant environmental achievements include:
Converga, St Leonards
The Austral Brick Company, Horsley Park
De Bortoli Wines, Griffith
Focus Press, Enfield
Marquis Bathroom Products, Taylors Beach, Port Stephens
Offset Alpine Printing, Lidcombe
Ontera Modular Carpets, Wentworthville
Schindler Lifts Australia, Alexandria
TAFE NSW Northern Sydney Institute, Crows Nest
This is the second year the Recognition Breakfast event has been held. The Sustainability Advantage Program has been engaging business in improved environmental performance since 2007.
Visit save power for more information about DECCW’s programs to help businesses cut energy use, lower power bills, improve sustainability and reduce their impact on our environment.
The following organisations are being recognised as Bronze Sustainability Advantage Partners, demonstrating commitment to business sustainability:
| Organisation | LGA |
| Offset Alpine Printing Pty Limited | Auburn Council |
| Albion Park RSL Memorial Club | Shellharbour City Council |
| Alcatel-Lucent Australia | Strathfield Municipal Council |
| Baptist Community Services NSW & ACT | Ryde City Council |
| Becker Underwood Pty Ltd | Gosford City Council |
| Bright Print Group | Fairfield City Council |
| Canon Australia Pty Ltd | City of Sydney Council |
| Cargill Beef Australia | Wagga Wagga City Council |
| Caroma Industries Limited | Fairfield City Council |
| CatholicCare Hunter-Manning | Newcastle City Council |
| Charles Sturt University | Albury City Council |
| Coleman Greig Lawyers | Parramatta City Council |
| Compass Housing Services Co Ltd | Newcastle City Council |
| Davis Langdon Australasia | North Sydney Council |
| Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW | Sydney City Council |
| Edstein Creative Stone | Greater Taree City Council |
| Geofabrics Australasia | Albury City Council |
| Goodman Property Services (Aust) Pty Ltd | Sydney City Council |
| Hunter Water | Newcastle City Council |
| Lake Macquarie City Council | Lake Macquarie City Council |
| Ligare Pty Ltd | Canterbury City Council |
| Macquarie University | Ryde City Council |
| North Coast TAFE | Port Macquarie Hastings Council |
| Oak Flats Bowling and Recreation Club | Shellharbour City Council |
| OI Australia | Penrith City Council |
| One Steel Wire | Newcastle City Council |
| Overall Forge Pty Ltd | Albury City Council |
| Rheem Australia Pty Ltd | Parramatta City Council |
| Riverina Cheese | Albury City Council |
| St George Corporate & Business Bank Western Region | |
| St George Private Hospital | Kogarah Municipal Council |
| Steber International | Greater Taree City Council |
| Sydney Turf Club Rosehill Racecourse | Parramatta City Council |
| Tapex Pty Ltd | Canterbury City Council |
| The Laminex Group (NSW) | Ballina Shire Council |
| The Links Shell Cove | Shellharbour City Council |
| Worth Recycling | Rockdale City Council |
| YHA Ltd | Sydney City Council |
Contact: Amanda Kane
Page last updated: 28 February 2011
