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Net Zero

We guide your business in calculating baseline emissions, setting realistic targets, and reporting on progress. Discover practical actions and steps to significantly reduce your carbon footprintand contribute to a sustainable future.

Pathways to Net Zero

NetNada

Emission reporting software
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CitySwitch

National program coordinated by City of Sydney supporting office based tenancies on their path to Net Zero emissions

Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards

Free online training course developed by 100% Renewables explaining the importance of the ASRS effective July 2024 for all businesses large and small

SME Climate Hub

The Business Carbon Calculator is powered by Normative and offered for free through the SME Climate Hub. Use it to estimate your company’s full carbon footprint and find quick-win actions to reduce emissions.

Climate Active

Climate Active is an Australian Government program that supports national climate policy by driving voluntary climate action by Australian businesses. The brand represents Australia’s collective effort to measure, reduce, and offset carbon emissions to lessen our negative impact on the environment.

Renewable Energy

GreenPower

GreenPower is 100% renewable electricity available for households and businesses through most energy retailers in Australia

Amber Electric

Access to electricity wholesale market including renewable energy

Business Renewables Centre Australia

Member lead, not for profit helping businesses to decarbonise through renewable energy procurement

Energy Efficiency

Energy Made Easy

A free, independent government service comparing the different energy companies and choose the best plan for you.

Carbon Offsetting

South Pole

South Pole develops and implements comprehensive emission reduction projects and strategies that turn climate action into long-term business opportunities for companies, governments and organisations around the world.

Water Efficiency

Water Fix Sydney Water

Helping business to save water

Circular Economy

Learn about the Circular Economy and how your business can adopt this sustainable model. We focus on reducing waste, extending product life cycles, and creating regenerative systems for a more sustainable business operation.

Reusable Systems

Water Fix Sydney Water

Equipment and Materials

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Borrow by Huskee – Reusable Coffee Cups

Reusable coffee cup exchange program and end-of-life recycling for cafes. Offer your customers a Huskee cup and they can return it at any registered location. Huskee will collect, clean and restock your supply.

The Reconnect Project

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Superyard

Circular economy platform for construction and building materials, Buy, sell and swap materials to keep them out of landfill and in circulation

Relevant Organisastions

Australian Circular Economy Hub

The Australian Circular Economy (ACE) Hub Australia’s go-to resource for circular economy thinking and action provide scompanies, individuals and communities with the tools and education to help implement circularity.

Waste Minimisation

Dive deep into effective waste minimisation strategies. Understand the various ‘R’s of waste management—Reduce, Reuse, Recycle—and implement strategies for managing food and organic waste, promoting comprehensive recycling practices.

Recycling

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How to Dispose of Different Waste

An A to Z guide of where to place different types of waste, from acids to ziplock plastic bags. If you have waste items you’re not sure how to dispose of, check this resource.

Sustainable Salons

Diverting hair, barber, beauty, dermal and pet industry waste streams from landfill

Banish Recycling and Disposal

an end-to-end solution for some of those hard-to-recycle household items such as blister packs, toothpaste tubes, lotion bottles, coffee pods, bread tags

Opticycle

Glasses and contact lens recycling collection for opticians

Pharmacycle

Recycling stations for medical blister packets

ecoCycle

Recycling of mercury including xrays

Mates on the Move

Commercial waste collection for problem waste streams (paper towel, coffee cups, polystyrene, glass and containers

Planet Ark Business Recycling

Business Recycling is an online resource for all types of workplaces looking to be more sustainable and reduce their waste to landfill.

Whirl Recycling

Sydney based free pick up and recycling of E-waste

RecycleSmart

Hard to recycle items picked up from your door to be recycled, reused or upcycled as part of a circular economy

Food Waste

Save On Food Waste With AI

Kitro Food Waste Systems use Artificial Intelligence to streamline your waste management process. By tracking what you throw away and helping you adjust your procurement process to match the true needs of your business, they reduce food waste and increase your profitability.
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Food Waste Action Plans

Research and food sector resources that help you minimise your waste and save money most efficiently.

Food Waste Dehydrators

Benchtop and commercial food waste dehydrators to help you minimise your FOGO waste. Create nutrient-rich fertiliser from your kitchen scraps, offcuts and spoiled food. Take a food waste audit with BBP and receive a rebate for Enrich360 dehydrators!

Food Waste Mandate Dates – Compliance Calculator

Don’t get caught by the new legislation. Find out when your business needs to meet the new Food Waste Organic Waste (FOGO) mandates from the NSW Environmental Protection Authority.

Pulpmaster

Food waste recycling for large scale food waste

Org Recycling and Waste

Collection of organic waste and dedicated to helping the environment by diverting organics away from landfill.

Medical Donation

Australian Circular Economy Hub

Making it Easier

Leverage modern tools and technologies to streamline your business processes. With resources like Service NSW, AI tools, apps and tools to make it easier for you to manage sustainability alongside your day-to-day business operations.

Sector Support

Service NSW Business Concierge

|A dedicated Business Concierge can provide ongoing one-on-one guidance at every stage of your business journey. We can help you over the phone, in person or online.

NSW Small Business Commissioner

A government service helping small business with disputes and complaints with other businesses or government

Council of Small Business Organisations of Australia

Peak body for small business advocacy and policy organisation representing small businesses of Australia

Tools and Technology

Save On Food Waste With AI
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Too Good To Go

Too Good To Go app connects users with local food businesses to buy surplus food, helping reduce waste and save money.

Download the app HERE with free membership (as part of your BBP membership).

CRUNCH Hospo App

Crunch helps hospitality owners build profitable, sustainable businesses by giving them the structure, guidance, and know-how they’ve been missing.

Crunch members get access to expert-led masterclasses, real-world tools, and a connected community, helping you take control, make smarter decisions, and create a business that works for you.

Download the app HERE for complimentary 3 months access as part of your BBP membership

Canva

Free graphic design platform making it simple to create marketing collateral for small businesses

ChatGPT

Free to use Artificial Intelligence tool for drafting emails and solving problems with creative solutions.

Purchasing Made Easy

Grants and Rebates

Grants Locator Database

Search for all grants avaiable by area, eligibility, categories and provider

Being a Better Business

Embrace best practices in reporting, governance, and transparency. Learn about ESG Reporting Standards and how they can elevate your business’s accountability and sustainability profile.

Responsible Business

Social Traders

Social enterprise certification provider. Connecting social enterprises with business and government supply chains

SECNA

Social enterprise Council a member-led peak body that represents the interests of social entrepreneurs and social enterprises in NSW and ACT

World Economic Forum

SME’s and Sustainable Development Goals – article

B Corp

B Corp is a rigorous globally recognised certification for businesses wanting to be a force for good in the world

Sustainable Development Goals

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future

Responsible Procurement

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Ethical Banking Checker

Compare banks and super funds for their sustainability and learn how to shift your money away from fossil fuels.
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Goodtel Sustainable Telephone Service

A telephone service provider that does good for the planet. 50% of profits go to fighting climate change. Keep your mobile number and get a 98.8% coverage using the Telstra network.

Good Environmental Choice Australia

Australian eco and environmental certification for goods and services across various industries including green building, hospitality, healthcare

Thank You.co

Social enterprise making everyday consumables donating all profits to charitable trust

Zero Co

Re-usable Refillable consumables avoiding single use plastic

No Issue Co

Sustainable customised packaging
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Green Ethical Banking

Green, ethical, and sustainable banking: the ultimate guide to eco-friendly money in 2024
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