Networks, guidance & support

The ecoBiz program from Business Chamber Queensland helps small to medium businesses improve their eco-efficiency.

Leadership in Manufacturing Masterclass Series - One-day masterclass provides leaders with knowledge to drive innovation, create a sustainable journey of transformation and reduce their organisation’s carbon footprint

Manufacturing Benchmark Program - Assists manufacturers in comparing their businesses against national and global standards and understanding their opportunities to further develop their business

Get your business CN30 ready - Resources from Meat and Lifestock Australia to help your business get ready for carbon neutrality 

Local economic opportunities network (LEO network) assists regional councils and communities with decarbonisation and the economic opportunities associated with a decarbonised economy

Climate Change Risk Management Tool for Small Businesses in Queensland - contains information on climate change (what, where and how much), is simple and quick to use, and also provides links to other resources that can be accessed and used as required

Transition to Net Zero – resources from the Australian Trade and Investment Commission

Energy.gov.au/business  – advice and info on energy efficiency

Energy in your business  – energy options and opportunities for your business

Business energy management plan – Energex has resources to help you develop an energy management plan for your business

Energy Efficiency Council – advice and info on energy efficiency

Energy Rating and Water Rating – assess energy/water efficiency of products or equipment you make, sell or purchase

Clean Energy Council – promoting renewable & low carbon energy

Clean Energy Regulator – administers schemes legislated by the Australian Government for measuring, managing, reducing or offsetting Australia's carbon emissions

Australian Water Association – water efficiency & management

Science-Based Targets – framework to plan carbon reduction

Climate Active – carbon neutral certification scheme for Australian businesses

greenpower.gov.au – the GreenPower label makes it easy to recognise and purchase renewable electricity that meets stringent environmental standards

Farm Business Resilience Plan – templates and checklists for developing a resilience plan

Drought and Climate Adaptation Program – helps producers better manage drought and climate impacts, with research, development and extension projects facilitated by the Queensland Drought Mitigation Centre

Long Paddock  – provides climate science resources to support the agriculture sector to improve decision-making in a variable and changing climate

Queensland Future Climate Dashboard – provides climate projection data and other risk assessment resources for the agriculture sector

Queensland Hydrogen Investor Toolkit – Resources to assist investors planning to undertake hydrogen project developments in Queensland

Renewable energy project planning and approvals – site provides links and guidance for development of renewable energy projects (solar and wind).

Climate Action for Business and Industry – provides a guide to actions a business can take to increase profitability and capitalise on future opportunities and become more sustainable and manage climate risk

Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hubs – support farmers and communities to get ready for drought 

Circular Economy Lab - a circular economy approach seeks to design out waste and keep materials in use at their highest value for as long as possible