The Association for Sustainability in Business Inc. is a Non Government, Not-For-Profit Organisation. The Association is not a lobby group, we aim to educate, and keep our members up to date with the latest trends, information, training and B2B opportunities while encouraging profitability and competitiveness.
We want to keep Australian businesses current with sustainable initiatives in the local and international sphere to enable economic sustainability by using natural resources more efficiently.
The Association for Sustainability in Business provides a forum for organisations, large and small, to protect the environment and reduce operating costs by reducing consumption of non-renewable resources. One of our key goals is to assist organisations to participate in environmentally friendly practise and develop business within the sector.
We offer members practical solutions and strategies that will assist the development of sustainable practises. We provide a peer to peer network for the exchange of information and the development of member businesses.
"Sustainability is the single biggest business opportunity of the 21st century." - Will Day, chairman of the UK’s Sustainable Development Commission
“Corporate sustainability encompasses strategies and practices that aim to meet the needs of stakeholders today while seeking to protect, support and enhance the human and natural resources that will be needed in the future. Business and industry has a crucial role to play in helping Australia to become more sustainable and competitive. As a result, many Australian organisations and industries are responding by reducing their environmental impacts and risks through improved environmental management practices and efficient use of natural resources.” The Australian Government Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities.
“A widely accepted definition of sustainability is to “…meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” (Brundtland Commission, 1987).
“Sustainability is not solely about environmental stewardship, although many people use the terms sustainability and environmental sustainability synonymously the social and economic dimensions are equally important.” (Source: Indiana State University)
Communication with the community is an all important factor in developing a business sustainability model.
Annual Conference
The Association for Business Sustainability - The Business of Sustainability conference "Taking Care of Business: Sustainable Transformation" will be held on the 21st and 22nd May 2012 at the Radisson Resort, Gold Coast. The conference will include case studies, keynote presentations, concurrent sessions and workshops. You will Learn about governments’ sustainability plans and the relevant grants available, and find business opportunities and trends in the sector.
- Recycling and its contribution to climate change mitigation
- The Sustainable Australian CEO: transformation of Australia’s business leadership in the Asian Century
- The business sustainability journey: progress report and likely developments to 2020
- Beyond corporate sustainability – creating more sustainable industries
- Coming ready or not, new international standards for sustainability and how they will impact upon Australian businesses
- Exploding the carbon myths , a step by step guide to saving up to 70% of your energy use
- MCU sustainable banking ‘ a case study’
- Walking the talk, embedding sustainability across our organisation
- The impact of sustainable house design and environmental attitudes on resource usage – a Qld study
- Opportunities and risks under the carbon farming initiatives
- Corporate understanding of ecosystem services
- Energy Conservation in the Workplace: A Behaviour Change Intervention Study
- Redefining CSR Post-GFC
- The Evolving Landscape. Sustainability challenges and Australian Trends in business liability
- Sustainable and profitable Australian business at the base of the pyramid, a ‘Redbud’ case study
- Transforming your building, the sustainable redevelopment of existing buildings, a great business opportunity
- Water use efficiency and water management practices in Australian industries
- The business leaders approach to IT Sustainability
- Local Governments promoting sustainable development
- Partnering for the future, showcasing a 30 year partnership for corporate responsibility
- The Green Procurement Challenge
- Climbing the mountain: issues for business and society in the Necessary Transition
… and more
Special Interest Group
The conference will form a “SIG” to discuss and identify issues to research, support and/or include in the 2013 Conference Program. You can nominate for the 2013 conference or program committee at this years event.
The conference will update delegates on a range of effective sustainable business practises from energy saving to carbon pricing and provide great opportunities to network and learn from other organisations.
Membership
- Membership of the Association is for individuals and is free.
- Members receive discounted rates for the annual conference.
- Discounts on education and training seminars and workshops.
- Membership certificate valid for the calendar year 2011.
- Opportunities to promote business, services or products, to other members.
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