OUR SERVICES
Sustainable Directions work with organizations and households to adopt sustainable practices. We embrace the three main principles of sustainability, being: Economic, Environment and Social. Our senior consultants have a wide range of sustainability knowledge mixed with practical business experience. Our range of sustainability services include:
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Measuring the carbon footprint of small to medium size organizations
- Environmental Management programs
- Corporate Social Responsibility strategies
- Sustainability education and climate change workshops
- Developing sustainability strategies and frameworks
- Climate change adaptation and carbon management
- Social Enterprise models for non profits
- Home Sustainability Assessments
- Advice on how to reduce Power bills
- Environmental advice for prospective residential property buyers
- Advice on sustainable home improvements
LATEST NEWS
Rising sea levels affecting real estate values
The New South Wales valuer-general has cut the price of pieces of land on a beachfront 
near Byron Bay by 50%, due to the dangers of coastal erosion. Property expert Louis Christopher says "It's something that is a threat to certain coastal parts of Byron Bay, and in Northern Sydney as well. The issue is that beachfront properties are at risk to rising sea levels, caused by gradual global warming. A number of storm surges have begun to erode the coast, putting these properties at risk”. A number of properties have actually been put up for sale, but very few buyers are attracted, and Christopher says other markets, particularly in Queensland and Sydney, have the same erosion problem and these decisions could spread.
CEO Sustainability Survey
In a survey conducted by the United National Global Compact of 766 CEOs from around the world, 93% of those surveyed believe that sustainability issues will be critical to the future success of their business. In the same survey 72% of all respondents see education and awareness of sustainability as crucial and 88% believe that they should be integrating sustainability throughout their supply chain. The full report can be found here.
Small Business Energy Assessments
Sustainable Directions in conjunction with Build Adelaide are establishing a national network of Small Business Energy Assessors who will be able to measure the carbon footprint of small companies and assist them in reducing their energy costs. The service is aimed at organizations with 5 staff or less and is priced to suit the budget of most small business owners. The Assessors will guide small business owners in measuring their usage of electricity, gas, waste, water, paper and business travel emissions. The software tool will be provided by Energy Analytics - an international energy management company.
Business SA Green Accred
itation
Sustainable Directions have developed an environmental program to help small to medium size organizations achieve environmental accreditation from Business SA. The program follows the requirements set by Business SA to achieve a Bronze, Silver or Gold certification. A number of Sustainable Directions' clients are already preparing for the accreditation process which is based on elements of the internationally recognized standard ISO 14001 for environmental management systems.
The 6P Green Program 
Sustainable Directions have developed the 6P Green Program to help organizations of all sizes integrate sustainable practices into their workplace. The 6P Green Program covers the following areas: Power, Paper, Petrol, Policies, People and Procurement. Contact us to find out more details.
Thermal Imaging
Sustainable Directions have introduced thermal imaging technology to assist in conducting energy assessments in homes and commercial properties. The handheld thermal imaging cameras allow the energy assessors to quickly pinpoint areas of heat loss and heat gain as well as highlighting potential trouble spots. The thermal imaging software allows images to be incorporated into energy assessment reports, providing valuable information for areas of improvement for clients. Contact us to arrange a thermal energy assessment on your home or business premises.
Green Insurance
Adelaide based API Insurance Services is showing leadership in its field by introducing an Environmental Management Plan with the help of Sustainable Directions. API Insurance Services CEO Rob Skipper states that "We believe that adopting sustainable practices is the right thing to do for the environment. By helping us minimise our operating costs, it also allows us to continue to offer efficient services to our clients". API Insurance will soon be seeking environmental accreditation from Business SA.
Cancer Council goes Green
Cancer Council SA have engaged Sustainable Directions to implement an 
Environmental Management program for its head office operations on Greenhill Rd, Eastwood. This includes the introduction of sustainable practices, environmental awareness sessions for staff, and developing environmental policies. This also involves the measurement of the Cancer Council's carbon footprint and the development of an energy reduction plan. This will in turn help Cancer Council SA reduce their energy bills allowing them to divert more money to the fight against cancer.
Doing it for the Kids
Sustainable Directions are working with Oasis Community 
Childcare Centre in Salisbury to measure their carbon footprint and develop an energy reduction plan. Centre Manager Nikki Baker states "as a childcare centre we believe that we have a responsibility to ensure we minimize the impact of our business operations on the environment - for the sake of future generations." If you are a childcare facility and would like assistance to follow the example set by Oasis, contact us here for a free no-obligation 1 hour consultation.
What is Sustainability?
"Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs"
Brundtland Report 1983
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