Energy and Emissions

Rising energy costs are becoming a growing concern for many businesses. Traditional energy providers are expected to hike their prices by up to 9% each year in New South Wales. Energy is a major cost to your business, but clean energy can save you money and help you operate more sustainably.

By using clean energy, you reduce your greenhouse gas emissions and help mitigate the damaging effects of climate change on your business, including higher insurance and damage to physical workspaces from dangerous weather events.

Energy use is one of the largest contributors to a business’s carbon footprint, but it is also one of the easiest areas to improve. Simple changes such as switching to more efficient appliances, improving heating and cooling systems, or sourcing renewable energy can significantly reduce both emissions and operating costs. Many businesses are surprised to discover how quickly these changes can deliver savings while also strengthening their sustainability credentials with customers and stakeholders.

How can BBP help you?

BBP’s Program Managers are dedicated to improving your sustainability and profitability through effective energy transitions. We guide your business to use cleaner and cheaper sources of energy and help you apply for g rants and rebates to buy new equipment, such as solar panels, batteries, and energy efficient appliances.

Through learning resources (some shown below), rebates, tailored advice, promotion and more, our members are well supported in their sustainable growth journeys.

Emissions partnership

BBP has also partnered with Netnada, an emissions reporting company, to give you free initial baselining for 12 months of energy data. They’ll provide you with an emissions report across all 3 scopes of the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS) and procurement information to help you find sustainable suppliers within your budget.

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