Organisations

This page summarises how the earlier Carbon Neutral Adelaide partner program worked for businesses and other organisations. It is history; the program's application process is not offered here.

How it worked

The program invited organisations of any size to commit to cutting emissions and to contribute to the shared goal for the city. In return, partners were publicly recognised in an online listing and could take part in forums, webinars and an awards series. A prospectus and an application form were published for would-be partners, and enquiries went to the program's Partnership Coordinator at the City of Adelaide.

Growth

The partner program launched in May 2017 with 40 organisations, among them the University of Adelaide, Uniting Communities, Siemens and OzHarvest. The City reported more than 175 partners in November 2019 and more than 200 by mid-2022.

Recognition

Partners could enter the program's award rounds, held in 2017, 2019 and 2021. See the awards history. A selection of the organisations that were listed is on the earlier partners page.

For an organisation today

• Measure first: gather a year of electricity, gas and fuel data so changes can be seen.
• Pick the biggest source and tackle it, often heating and cooling, lighting or vehicles.
• Put a named person in charge and report progress to staff and customers.
• Treat offsets as the last step for what cannot yet be cut.

Sources: InDaily, 30 May 2017; City of Adelaide media release, 13 November 2019; City of Adelaide progress update, June 2022.

Information site. Not a government program or a business: no bookings, quotes or dispatch.