The Key to controlling climate change
The Rudd Government may have shelved their emissions trading scheme indefinitely to the displeasure of environmental groups, however New Zealand Prime minister John Key is standing strong in the face of similar criticism. > Read more
Councils crack-down on mobile commercial water users
CCIQ has become aware of increased auditing and compliance testing of mobile commercial water users.
Various local councils have announced their intent to conduct wide spread compliance audits with the aim of ensuring that all mobile commercial water users are operating in accordance with regulatory water use requirements. > Read more
CCIQ launches eco-efficiency assessment tool
In an effort to help businesses to know where to start with eco-efficiency, the CCIQ team has launched a new assessment tool. Those who complete the brief questionnaire will receive specific eco-efficiency feedback from CCIQ's Business Sustainability team.
Is your business 'wasting' it's potential?
For a long time waste efficiency has been a concern reserved for the owners and operators of Queensland's largest business. With Queensland's waste legislation due to be reformed next year, it's time all Queensland Business owners to start taking waste efficiency a little more seriously. > Read more
Changes to Water Efficiency Management Plan reporting
Queensland businesses currently operating under an approved Water Efficiency Management Plan (WEMP) should be aware of recent changes that have recently been made to the ongoing WEMP reporting process. > Read more
Sunshine Coast business water restrictions
The Queensland Water Commission's medium level water restrictions for businesses on the Sunshine Coast have come into effect on 30 March.
As a service to the Sunshine Coast business community, Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ), has developed the Water Restrictions Exposure Test. By answering a few simple questions, CCIQ's Business Sustainability advisers will assess the specific impacts of the restrictions on your business free of charge and obligation. > Read more
Emissions Trading Scheme: An Overview
The Australian Government's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is an issue that stirs much discussion amongst Queensland businesses, but how much do you actually know about it?
To help business understand the Scheme and its likely impacts, Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland has prepared an ETS reference guide. > Read more
Reduce your Carbon Footprint & boost your bottom line
The business Carbon Footprint and the need to reduce our emissions are increasingly becoming mainstream issues. Businesses are under increasing pressure to disclose their contribution to Climate Change. So far, the pressure has mainly been directed toward the large emitters and their direct emissions. Recently many of the large emitters have indicated that they will be requiring their suppliers to report on their emissions. > Read more
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Does your business operate an ERA?
Environmentally Relevant Activities (ERAs) are activities that will, or have the potential to, release contaminants into the environment and the contaminants may cause environmental harm.
Environmental impacts associated with business and industrial activities are primarily managed through licensing ERAs under the Environmental Protection Act 1994. Schedule 1 of the Environmental Protection Regulation 1998 lists and describes the activities that are ERAs.
You may be surprised which activities are ERAs. As well as the obvious, such as chemical manufacturing and fuel burning, it includes less obvious activities such as operating a marina, metal surface coating, printing, stockpiling goods in bulk, and motor vehicle workshops. For further information contact Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland's Business Sustainability team on 07 3842 2244 or visit the EPA website.
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