Energy

In recent years, there has been a greater emphasis on the direct relationship between energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.  Due to Australia’s energy supply system being predominately based on fossil fuel energy sources, reducing energy consumption is an important component of efforts to tackle climate change.

Economic drivers have been an important impetus to uncover energy efficiency opportunities, particularly due to current and projected energy price rises stemming from water shortages, energy demand increases and the government’s proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS). 

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

In a very short time, the threat of climate change is at the forefront of mind for government, business and the community.  Greenhouse gas emissions from the food and grocery sector are largely emitted both directly and indirectly from energy use in manufacture and transportation.

We are committed to assisting our members in responding to the challenge of reducing their greenhouse gas emissions. 

Total annual greenhouse gas emissions by AFGC members completing the 2007-08 survey totalled approximately 4,041 kilo-tonnes CO2-e.  This is approximately equivalent to 0.8 per cent of Australia’s total greenhouse gas emissions in 2007.[1]  In contrast, the services, construction and transport sector was responsible for 9.8 per cent of Australia’s total emissions and residential sector was responsible for 9.1 per cent.[2]

For further information, click on the link below to read our report on sustainability.

Carbon Compass

Carbon Compass is a free online meeting place for Victorian businesses to share their sustainability secrets and gain practical advice on how to lower their emissions. It is an initiative from VECCI and Carbon Down that is dedicated to helping businesses find the right resources, information and solutions to implement sustainable business practices and navigate the low-carbon economy.

Carbon Compass is a web-based community of businesses and government organisations that benefit from sharing their carbon, climate change and sustainability solutions with each other. Membership is free. 

For more information, visit www.carboncompass.com.au