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< Back IMPROVING ORGANIC RECYCLING AT MARRICKVILLE METRO 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. Marrickville Metro is a bustling retail hub home to a diverse range of food businesses. Despite having key infrastructure in place, including an onsite Pulpmaster system for processing organic waste, uptake of the organics recycling service among tenants was low. EC Focus was engaged to support the centre in improving organics recycling participation and effectiveness.

< Back MARINA SQUARE HIGH EFFICIENCY CHILLERS 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. Date: 2018 Marina Square’s new retail, commercial and residential development in Wentworth Point required air-cooled water chillers to service the HVAC system of a 12,000 sqm retail centre including common areas and over 45 retail tenancies. Management installed two Daikin high efficiency air-cooled chillers and engaged Energy Conservation to deal directly with suppliers and contractors to ensure funding eligibility compliance. By capturing and collecting evidence and comparing efficiencies, Energy Conservation calculate savings through the Installation of High Efficiency Appliances for Business (IHEAB) method on Marina Square’s behalf and create Energy Savings Certificates which are sold as financial rewards. Marina Square received $57,198 in funding for installing high efficiency equipment. In addition, ongoing annual savings of $44,000 in electricity costs are realised through the reduction of the equivalent of 295 megawatt hours of usage, which in turn decreases Marina Square’s carbon footprint by 271 tonnes of CO2-e emissions annually.

< Back HILTON SYDNEY CONFERENCE AND FUNCTION CENTRE 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. Date: 2018 Hilton Sydney is home to one of the country’s most versatile event spaces with its purpose-built conference and function centre, spanning 4 floors with state-of-the-art technology and smart ambient lighting suitable for a wide range of events. Energy use and maintenance costs were on the rise, with the existing downlights aging and depreciating in performance when Hilton Sydney engaged Energy Conservation to support their upgrade to more energy-efficient lighting. With performance-based lighting design, government approval of light fixtures and the creation of Energy Savings Certificates, Energy Conservation was proud to assist in the delivery of a customised solution representing a substantial reduction in energy and maintenance costs to the customer. The Energy Savings Certificates we generated offset the project costs by more than 22% and the hotel now saves over 233 MWh per year off its annual energy bills.

< Back HARBOURLIGHTS MILSONS POINT 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. Date: 2017 A prestigious 13 storey apartment building located in Sydney's iconic Milsons Point, Harbourlights was taking part in the My Green Apartment program run by North Sydney Council which provided energy efficiency training and advice. Faced with rising costs associated with ongoing maintenance and electricity prices, the Strata Committee decided to upgrade their ageing common area lighting with energy efficient lighting systems. Working with experienced solutions provider Illumelec, the Strata Committee chose to replace the inefficient fluorescent lights in the car park and fire stairs with LED Battens plus motion sensors and programmable dimming. Energy Conservation was engaged as Accredited Certificate Provider to document the project and compile the evidence required for creation of Energy Savings Certificates under the NSW Energy Savings Scheme. The support provided by Energy Conservation reduced project costs, ensured lighting performance exceeded Australian standards and provided third party verification of project savings. Following these upgrades, Harbourlights saw their power bills decrease during a period when electricity prices went up by 26%.

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< Back METCASH DISTRIBUTION CENTRE 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. Date: 2018 Metcash is Australia's leading wholesale distribution and marketing company specialising in grocery, fresh food, liquor, hardware and automotive parts and accessories. The company’s massive Huntingwood NSW distribution centre in Western Sydney comprises more than 77,000 square metres of ambient and temperature-controlled warehouse storage areas and 5500 square metres of corporate office space.

Circular Economy EC Focus supports your transition from a linear model to circular systems that prioritise waste reduction and resource efficiency. Our services include strategic advisory on circular business models, optimisation of waste management systems, and certifications that recognise and validate performance and services. Bin Trim Our Bin Trim Waste Assessments help businesses better understand their waste generation and identify practical opportunities to reduce waste, improve recycling, and cut costs. Backed by over a decade of experience, our expert team supports businesses to optimise waste management, boost recycling rates, and enhance sustainability performance. Businesses that join the program can also access Bin Trim Rebates—funding of up to $50,000—to help implement recommended actions. Fully funded by the NSW EPA, this valuable service is provided at no cost to eligible NSW businesses. Learn more NABERS Waste As registered NABERS Assessors, we manage different portfolio's rating and offer comprehensive support to help your portfolio meet their sustainability targets. Our specialized expertise in NABERS Waste applies to office buildings, hotels, and shopping centers. We provide tailored consultancy and hands-on support, collaborating with key stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities and implement efficiency strategies for enhanced performance. Waste Audits Our Waste Diagnosis service provides a comprehensive assessment of your business' waste management practices, identifying opportunities to reduce waste generation, improve recycling, and optimize disposal in light of upcoming organic separation mandates. We develop tailored plans to ensure compliance, reduce costs, and achieve sustainability goals. GECA We help you obtain green ecolabel GECA certification for your waste services, demonstrating your environmental superiority and industry leadership. Material Flow Analysis By analyzing the flow of waste materials within your site or organization, we identify opportunities to reduce waste generation and improve your product stewardship and recovery outcomes. Our MFA include system boundary definition, data collection and analysis, flow diagram development, waste quantification and qualification, hotspot identification, and the development of waste reduction and recovery strategies. Through our in-depth MFA, we assist organizations in mapping their Scope 3 emissions and empower them to achieve their sustainability goals, reduce costs, and comply with environmental regulations. Waste Management Training Our educational workshops and training sessions on waste and the circular economy are designed to build practical capability across your organisation—from frontline staff to management. We deliver tailored content aligned with your operational procedures, covering key principles, regulatory context, best practices, and emerging trends, with a strong focus on day-to-day application. Through interactive sessions, group exercises, and online modules, we help teams understand the value of resource efficiency, reduce waste, and contribute to more circular and sustainable operations. Related News & Insights COP30: Key outcomes for Australian Businesses Navigating NSW’s New Organic Waste Requirements: Is Your Business Ready? EC Focus is Now an Approved GECA Assurance Provider Get in contact with us Name* Email* Company Role Write a message Submit

< Back IKEA DISTRIBUTION CENTRE 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. Date: 2018 At its state-of-the-art distribution centre in Moorebank, furniture giant IKEA was experiencing growing energy & lighting maintenance costs but decreasing light output, unfavourable to productivity & safety. A detailed site audit and measurement of lighting needs was conducted, and the property owner and Client chose LED High Bays for their proven minimum operating capability of 50,000 hours, equal to 10 years of maintenance-free lighting. Once the lighting upgrade was complete IKEA had measurably improved lighting performance, exceeding building code requirements by over 70% with positive implications for workplace productivity and safety. Supported by Energy Conservation, IKEA not only achieved savings of $111,000 in annual energy costs plus $15,000 in annual maintenance costs, but also secured funding of over $141,000 through the creation of Energy Savings Certificates to offset the project- with a 1.6-year simple payback. Check the full case study below:

CASTLE GRAND CAR PARK EXHAUST UPGRADE Project Overview Castle Grand is a multipurpose commercial & residential complex in Castle Hill owned and maintained by The Hills Shire Council. The complex includes a library, residential apartments and multiple facilities for use by the community. The Council upgraded the carpark exhaust fans with variable speed drives and carbon monoxide sensors while also installing a new building management system to service the complex. Energy Conservation provided easy-to-understand technical advice on all the variables needed for measurement both before and after the upgrade, and conducted all the associated data analysis. Our support and expertise in Measurement and Verification allowed the savings to be measured to an internationally recognised standard without any additional metering costs. At project completion, EC had verified a 90% reduction in energy consumption by the carpark exhaust system and offset 20% of the total cost of the upgrade with the Energy Savings Certificates generated.

< Back ABC CASTINGS RECYCLING EQUIPMENT 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. Date: 2017 ABC Castings is a nonferrous metal casting business producing components for use in heavy industry, infrastructure and manufacturing. The castings are often made in hardened sand-based moulds, bonded with resin or clay, which are broken off the finished casting at the end of the process and cannot be reused unless they are refined back to sand. Prior to working with Energy Conservation over 200 tonnes of resin sand per annum was being lost this way to landfill. An assessor from Energy Conservation visited the business to conduct a visual waste assessment, interview the business owner and gather evidence from waste bills and procurement orders. The owner recognised that more efficient use of materials would reduce waste to landfill and cut operating costs. A proposal was submitted for the purchase of sand recovery and associated dust extraction equipment which, supported by the evidence collected by our assessor was approved by the NSW EPA. The business could then proceed to purchase their new equipment with 45% of the purchase cost guaranteed in rebate funding. With their new equipment installed, ABC Castings now reuses more than 90% of their resin sand and saves over $63,000 per year in waste disposal costs.