Environment and Resource Management

September 2008 - Carbon Footprinting

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Reducing your carbon footprint

Forum Agenda (PDF, 147K)* (PDF)

On Wednesday 24 September 2008 QWESTNet held a carbon footprinting forum in partnership with the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation and in association with local Chambers of Commerce.

Presenters explored what carbon footprinting means for small to medium enterprises and what can be done reduce your carbon footprint by improving your water, energy and waste efficiencies.

Disclaimer: The presentation of a product or technology does not constitute endorsement of any kind by the department or Queensland Government.

Keynote Presentation

Introduction

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Stuart Dix, E3 International 

Stuart opened the forum by explaining carbon footprinting and providing an overview of a firm's exposure to emissions trading imposts. He also identified opportunities as consumers integrate greenhouse information into their decision making and purchase decisions.

Energy, Water & Waste

Saving Energy

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Darryl Patching, ARUP Consultants

Darryl provided an overview of technologies and processes that can assist SME's reduce their energy usage or change the type of energy used, in order to reduce their carbon footprint and reduce costs. His presentation focused on practical experience gained from various environmental roles in Brisbane City Council (BCC), carbon accounting projects for various Arup clients including Ergon Energy, Energex and RACQ, and as an ecoBiz Queensland Facilitator.

Reducing Water Use

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Ryan Dillon, Water Conservation Group Pty Ltd 

Ryan explores the risks and opportunities for businesses interested in reducing their water consumption. He shares his company's experience with available solutions and technologies and provides an overview of how to alter management practices and operating procedures to help reduce water consumption.

Waste

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Rachel Frost, Mil-Tek Waste Solutions

Rachel outlines how business can reduce costs associated with waste and recycle items to gain a new income stream. Rachel gives insight into some of the areas that can be worked on immediately and explores the variety of recyclable products now available.

Case Studies

The Good, Bad and the Ugly

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Karin Dawson, Manly Hotel

Karin gives an overview of technologies and processes that were implemented in the Manly Hotel and how these helped to reduce their carbon footprint and costs. Karin also discussed their green marketing advantage and pointed to the future.

Supply Chain Opportunities

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Robert Pekin, Food Connect Pty Ltd

Robert provides a brief history of Food Connect and the processes that have been implemented by the business. He outlines what worked and what didn't, and how certain measures have reduced carbon footprints AND delivered real benefits to the consumers.

Reducing Your Carbon Footprint and Costs

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Don Parry, Queensland Complete Printing Service

Don provides an overview of energy saving measures, technologies and processes that have been implemented at Queensland Complete Printing Service. He explores how waste has been converted from a cost to a new revenue stream.

Edgy Info

Carbon Calculators

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Rod Glass, Carbon House Pty Ltd

Rod provides an overview of carbon calculator tools and services available to businesses and offers examples of which tools are more suitable for certain sectors.

Climate Change and Small Business

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Donovan Burton, Climate Risk Pty Ltd

Donovan aims to get past climate change rhetoric to explain how and why climate change will affect your business AND your customers. He outlines what can be done to take advantage of associated opportunities and mitigate potential risks.

ecoBiz Small Business Edition

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Lisa Smith, Department of Environment and Resource Management

Lisa outlines how ecoBiz assists businesses identify efficiencies in waste, water and energy for financial and environmental benefits. Lisa also introduces the new ecoBiz Small Business Toolkit and how it may assist your business.

Exhibitors

Exhibitors present on the day:

Disclaimer: The presentation of a product or technology does not constitute endorsement of any kind by the department and Queensland Government.

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