EC Focus partnered with the City of Sydney's Sustainable Destination Partnership to tackle food waste in tourism. We created a Business Case Tool to help sustainability managers in hotels, attractions, and institutions cut food waste by focusing on its climate impact, reputational benefits, regulatory requirements, and cost savings.

EC Focus supported Levande in becoming the first Australian company to have its emissions reduction target approved under the 2024 SBTi Buildings Pathway—delivering gap analysis, target modelling, third-party assurance support, and full submission guidance in line with SBTi and GHG Protocol standards.

Metcash implemented energy efficiency upgrades across its vast warehouse and office spaces. With support from EC Focus, the project delivered measurable energy savings, reduced operational costs, and cut GHG emissions, enhancing sustainability across one of Australia’s largest distribution hubs.

The Linfox Distribution Warehouse in Berkeley Vale, supporting Mars Foods’ domestic and export operations, reflects both companies’ commitment to safety and sustainability through energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and a lower carbon footprint across its 32,500 sqm facility.

Heaps Normal engaged EC to improve pallet wrap recycling, achieving a 55% reduction in annual waste costs, diverting ~500 kg from landfill, and boosting their recycling rate from 69% to 81%.

Marrickville Metro engaged EC Focus to boost tenant participation and improve the effectiveness of its underused organics recycling system, helping the centre maximise its existing Pulpmaster infrastructure.

Marina Square installed high-efficiency air-cooled chillers, with EC Focus securing $57,198 in funding and verifying annual savings of $44,000 and 295 MWh, cutting the carbon footprint by 271 tonnes CO2-e.

Australian Tallow Producers recycles millions of kilograms of perishable livestock and poultry by-products annually, converting them into valuable ingredients for industries like feed, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and biodiesel.

130 George Street upgraded its lifts, achieving verified energy savings of 83% annually in lift power and motor room cooling, with EC Focus providing expert measurement, verification, and securing financial rewards through Energy Savings Certificates.

Art Gallery of NSW upgraded its chillers and cooling systems, with EC Focus verifying 1,200 MWh in annual energy savings—cutting costs by $140,000, reducing emissions by 1,200 tonnes CO2e, and securing over $100,000 in funding through Energy Savings Certificates.

EC Focus guided The Hills Shire Council in upgrading Castle Grand’s carpark exhaust system with variable speed drives and sensors, delivering a verified 90% energy reduction and offsetting 20% of upgrade costs through Energy Savings Certificates.

EC Focus helped ABC Castings secure EPA rebates to install sand recovery and dust extraction equipment, enabling reuse of over 90% of resin sand and significantly reducing waste and disposal costs.

To improve its NABERS Waste rating, 5 Martin Place worked to address waste challenges from retail tenants and limited bin room space tackling contamination issues and enhancing recycling in a complex CBD mixed-use building.

Cumberland Country Golf Club saved $8,000 annually on waste removal and $16,500 in capital costs—reusing 38 tonnes of green waste each year as garden mulch.

EC Focus helped the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children cut energy use and emissions across 14 buildings by implementing targeted efficiency upgrades from HVAC and hot water systems to chiller optimisation.

An energy audit of a 6-storey office building uncovered 194 MWh in annual savings, with some upgrades paying back in 9 months, cutting common area energy bills by up to $3,000/month and enabling ongoing HVAC optimisation.

Hilton Sydney upgraded to energy-efficient lighting with support from EC Focus, cutting over 233 MWh in annual energy use and offsetting project costs by 22% through Energy Savings Certificates.

Harbourlights cut energy use and improved lighting by upgrading to LED with sensors, reducing power bills despite a 26% electricity price rise supported by EC Focus through certificate creation and compliance.

IKEA upgraded to LED lighting at its Moorebank centre, improving lighting performance by 70%, saving $111,000 in energy and $15,000 in maintenance annually, and securing $141,000 in funding with a 1.6-year payback.