RDA GOLD COAST

Sustainable Gold Coast

Practical sustainability strategies, technologies & actions for Gold Coast businesses

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National Economic Development 2024 Awards for Excellence

RDA Gold Coast an EDA Awards Finalist for this website

RDA Gold Coast is a finalist in the Economic Development Australia 2024 Award for Excellence, with our Sustainable Gold Coast website nominated in the category of Economic Development Sustainable Initiatives and Energy Transition. Winners will be announced at the national EDA conference in October.

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Business sustainability overview

Understand why sustainability matters, and see how improving environmental performance can add value to your business and the regional economy, as well as helping the planet.

Clean, green technologies

Explore how advanced and renewable technologies can improve eco-efficiency and reduce carbon, and read industry examples of these technologies in action.

Sustainability strategy & practice

Understand the impact of government plans, agreements, policies and regulations, and how to make sustainable procurement choices, track environmental impact and report progress.

Green credentials & standards

Research how sustainability policies, standards and certifications can help your business prove and improve its green credentials.

Take action

Get practical resources and support from industry organisations and regional networks, to help your business plan and implement sustainability strategies and renewable technologies.

Latest news & links

Check our news section for the latest articles and links on business sustainability and eco news from around the Gold Coast.

Gold Coast Insider Podcast

Gold Coast Insider Podcast

Tune in each fortnight for business insights, stories, opportunities and forecasts from movers and shakers across the Gold Coast, hosted by RDA Gold Coast's Estella Rodighiero.

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Don't know where to start? Here's some help with navigating resources according to your needs.

I want to...

Save money

Eco-efficiency

Renewable technologies

Environmental tracking & reporting

Take action

EcoBiz

The ecoBiz program from the Business Chamber Queensland helps SMEs improve their eco-efficiency.

Energex can help you control your energy with a business energy management plan.

Take my business to another level so I can win contracts with government and big businesses

Locally

Check the City of Gold Coast Supplying to Council information. You can improve your chances of becoming a Council supplier by understanding how they purchase.

State Projects

Check the Queensland Government's Procurement Policy.

Internationally

Policies & regulations

Sustainable procurement

Green credentials & standards

Take action

Export, or I already export and need to meet standards
Be prepared for the future

Who is RDA Gold Coast?

Regional Development Australia (RDA) Gold Coast is part of a national network of Committees funded by the Australian Government to support the development of our regions. We facilitate regional investment and foster innovation, equity and sustainable growth on the Gold Coast. 

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RDA Gold Coast
Level 9, Seabank Building
12-14 Marine Parade, Southport Qld 4215
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