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Run a sustainable business

Become a leader in business sustainability and enjoy the financial and reputational advantages of doing so.

To help businesses in Yarra become more sustainable, we have brought all our business sustainability resources together on this page for easy reference.

There are environmental, reputational and financial advantages to running your business sustainability, these are outlined in more detail below.

Sustainable business e-news

If you would like to connect with other businesses and learn more about sustainability, you can sign-up to our e-newsletter.

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Our programs and resources
Starting a sustainable business
Discover some tips and resources to help you start your business sustainably.
Yarra’s circular economy
We support a circular economy, which looks at the way things are made and consumed to minimise the use of resources and reduce waste and carbon emissions.
Recycling and reducing waste as a business
We provide many initiatives to support businesses in their efforts to reduce waste including plastic free, circular economy and waste collection.
Business renewables buying group
We're joining together with councils across Victoria to assist businesses to purchase renewable energy and cut their emissions.
Switching to renewable energy as a business
See how we are supporting renewable energy production and helping businesses switch to renewables.
Business energy saver programs
Energy Compare and the Victorian Energy Upgrade program help businesses to reduce their running costs and greenhouse emissions.
Frequently asked questions

Running an energy efficient business is both sustainable and economical.

If you are looking at purchasing, starting up or relocating your business there are some things to consider:

  • How energy efficient is the premises?
  • Do the windows close properly?
  • Are the windows double glazed?
  • Is the heating and cooling system more than 15 years old?
  • Has lighting been switched to LED’s? If not, is the landlord willing to make those upgrades?
  • Can solar be installed at the premises?
  • Is the landlord willing to switch gas equipment to electric at end of life?

If you are setting up a new electricity account, choose a GreenPower provider.

If you are taking over an existing business, you could save money by using Energy Compare.

Search Energy Compare for electricity, gas and solar tariff offers and filter to see offers with renewables.

  • Sign up to the Sustainable Business Newsletter to stay up to date with the latest business sustainability news, grants, assistance opportunities and information.
  • Visit the Solar for Business Program page on Solar Victoria's website for the latest information on rebates available as well as buyers' guides, resources for speaking with your landlord and different financing options.