Case studies

As more organisations realise the benefits of making sustainability a key aspect of their operations, their leadership and innovative approach can inspire others to adopt their own sustainable practices.

• Cement Industry Federation - Applying innovative solutions in transport

  The Cement Industry Federation's pilot project studying the benefits of a driver education eco-driving course demonstrated significant improvements in fuel efficiency.

• Viridian - Glass Furnace Upgrade

  As part of an upgrade in 2008, Viridian developed a suite of energy efficiency improvements in their glass furnace.

• Veolia - Foundry Sand Reuse

  Foundry sand is used in the casting of automotive components. Veolia Environmental Services and the automotive industry have developed a process for the reuse of waste foundry sand.

• Renewable Energy Support Fund Projects

  There is always an interesting story behind innovative projects and new ideas. We have captured the stories behind the projects supported under the Renewable Energy Support Fund (RESF) in case studies and video clips.

• Buzz Products

  Buzz aims to offer clients sustainable product options, with a focus on design, materials, manufacturing processes and transportation.

• AMCOR Fibre Packaging Plant, Scoresby - Steam Systems

  Find out how AMCOR reduced their usage by 115,000 kWh per annum, abating around 412 tonnes of greenhouse gas per annum.

• Princes Laundry, Preston - Process Heating Systems

  Find out how Princes Laundry reduced their usage by 4087 GJ per annum, abating around 260 tonnes of greenhouse gas per annum.

• Ford, Geelong Manufacturing Plant - Lighting

  Find out how Ford (Geelong) reduced their energy consumption and saved $349,000 per annum.

• Mushroom Exchange, Mernda Mushroom Production Plant - Industrial Refrigeration

  Find out how the Mushroom Exchange processing plant reduced their refrigeration energy usage by 35%, abating 455 tonnes of greenhouse gas per annum.

• Nestle Pty Ltd Pakenham Food Processing Plant - Industrial Refrigeration

  Find out how the Nestle food processing plant in Pakenham reduced their refrigeration plant usage by 16%, abating around 840 tonnes of greenhouse gas per annum.

• Murray Goulburn Co-operative Leongatha Plant - Compressed Air Systems

  FInd out how the Murray Goulburn Co-operative reduced their compressed air energy use by 30%, saving $147,000 per annum and abating around 1908 tonnes of greenhouse gas.

• Tuftmaster Carpets: Reducing environmental impacts across the board

  Winner of the 2007 Small Business Award for Outstanding Achievement in Greenhouse Gas Abatement