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COP30: Key outcomes for Australian Businesses
This year marked ten years since the Paris Agreement was signed, and COP30 in Belém felt like a chance to pause and ask where we actually stand. The science now shows that the world is likely to temporarily go above 1.5 degrees, which is not what any of us hoped for. But the bigger picture is more nuanced. Countries are still moving, emissions are slowly bending downward, and cooperation is proving more resilient than many expected in such a complex geopolitical moment. Belém
Dec 25 min read


How to Read Your Electricity Bills? Turning Numbers into Insights
Electricity bills are more than a cost summary. They are data-rich documents that reveal how your site uses and pays for electricity. For organisations focused on reducing costs and emissions, learning to interpret bills properly is the first step toward informed energy management and decarbonisation planning. Electricity bill structure Most business electricity bills follow a similar structure, even if formats vary slightly across retailers. At their core, they show two main
Nov 35 min read


Why Now Is the Best Time to Claim VEECs for Large-Scale Solar in Victoria
If you’re considering a commercial solar PV installation above 150 kW in Victoria , now is the perfect time to act. A recent update to...
Oct 13 min read


Understanding Scope 3 Emissions: Your Guide to Comprehensive Carbon Management
As of 1 January 2025, more than 6,000 Australian businesses are required to report climate-related information under the Australian...
Jul 93 min read


Navigating NSW’s New Organic Waste Requirements: Is Your Business Ready?
The landscape of waste management in NSW is evolving rapidly. Starting July 1, 2026, new regulations will mandate the separation of...
Jul 52 min read


EC Focus is Now an Approved GECA Assurance Provider
In a world where sustainability claims are everywhere, transparency matters more than ever. At EC Focus, we believe that trusted ecolabel...
Jun 181 min read


EC Focus Supports Australia’s First SBTi-Aligned Emissions Target under New 2024 Buildings Guidance
EC Focus has cemented its role as a climate transition leader by supporting Levande to become the first corporation in Australia to have...
Jun 182 min read


EPA Support for Food Waste Management in Shopping Centres
To assist Shopping Centre managers and tenants to navigate the upcoming changes and rising waste bills, the NSW EPA is funding free...
Apr 292 min read


NSW’s Net Zero Mandate for Government Agencies
The NSW Government has made a clear move toward climate leadership with the release of the Net Zero Government Operations Policy . This...
Apr 122 min read
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