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Sustainable businesses are future-ready businesses – ready to meet evolving consumer demand, supply chain needs and to be competitive in procurement opportunities.

Our practical programs and services help busy small and medium business owners adopt sustainable practices while also saving costs, driving efficiencies and securing their competitiveness.

ecoBiz

In 2023-24, ecoBiz helped businesses across Queensland save more than $3.1 million in energy, water and waste costs

ecoBiz, our free sustainability program, is a great first step for businesses. It includes tools, training and coaching to help businesses save their energy, water and waste use, measure and manage carbon emissions and plan for climate-related impacts. ecoBiz can help you to:

  • Reduce operating costs
  • Increase efficiencies
  • Meet growing supply chain and consumer expectations
  • Secure a competitive advantage to win work
  • Attract and retain a workforce that shares sustainable business values

The free program is open to all Queensland businesses with fewer than 200 full-time equivalent employees.

The ecoBiz program is proudly supported through the Queensland Government’s Recycling and Jobs Fund.

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Workforce Evolve

“[The program] provided me with practical information about contemporary recruitment processes and the coaching gave me practical recommendations on how to improve my job advertisements which led to positive results.”

Jeanne Motteram, Owner, Colomba® & Cleaners for Seniors

Having a sustainable, resilient and future-ready workforce allows businesses to capitalise on every business opportunity – now and in the future. Workforce Evolve helps small and medium-size businesses unlock new sources of talent and build a positive, productive and inclusive culture.

The free program provides training, tools, templates and personalised coaching to help business owners and managers build the workforce they need to thrive. The program can help you navigate topics like business planning, workforce design, employer branding, frontline management tools and resources and change management.

The program is open to Queensland businesses.

Workforce Evolve is proudly funded by the Queensland Government.

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Consulting services

Sustainability Consulting

Sustainability

Our sustainability consulting services are available for businesses that need specialised support beyond our free programs. This could be helping to develop an environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy or providing in-depth advice and support on a specific challenge you’re working through.

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Workplace Consulting

Workplace

Our HR expert specialists cut through the complexity, helping you to navigate workplace challenges and protect your business.

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International Consulting

International

Our consultants have real-world experience helping businesses like yours break into global markets. We turn complex trade barriers into opportunities, guiding you through market research, streamlined export documentation, customer acquisition strategies, and even skilled visa support.

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