SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY COMMITMENT A commitment for change CLIMATE CHANGE HAS BEEN A SUBJECT of global debate for decades, but the world’s governments have only now been jolted into action as climate-induced weather events are acknowledged as a threat. The threat needs to be addressed now rather than in future generations! Most Australian businesses recognise that we must keep the 1.5-degree goal alive or risk permanent climate change. As a result, many businesses are now on the journey towards Net Zero or 100 per cent renewable energy. Fact – 72 per cent of global emissions come from energy! Australian business, Maximum Energy, has identified this as the single biggest opportunity to make real change, not only to the energy sector but to businesses and communities. •
The energy market must decarbonise, but on reflection there are significant risks and challenges attached, specifically, the existing energy network isn’t built to fully decarbonise
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Energy users cannot rely on traditional energy retailers to solve the problem
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Carbon offsets are not the pathway to Net Zero
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Businesses recognise the need to participate and change but lack the knowledge or resources to quantify targets and implement the associated roadmap. In response to this, Maximum Energy now provides and implements
the Sustainable Energy Commitment, the benchmark for achieving the pathway to a Sustainable Energy Future for businesses and communities alike.
What is a Sustainable Energy Commitment (SEC)? SEC is a leading-edge, governance-driven framework and methodology for commercial and industrial energy users to achieve real Zero Energy, Energy Resilience and Circularity, operating within the confines of the
“For most organisations, energy contributes to a major component of their total emission output. The Sustainable Energy Commitment provides a clear and straight forward ‘how to’ guide for companies committed to achieving a net-zero energy footprint. This comprehensive framework considers how organisations can build a competitive advantage through energy and importantly take the risk and guesswork out of the transition to a sustainable energy future.” JOHN GRIMES, MAY 2022
current energy system to accelerate the transition to a decarbonised, distributed energy era.
Why is SEC so important? Currently, governments and businesses are committed to 2050 targets, but the science clearly indicates that more immediate and aggressive decarbonisation must occur by 2030, to help limit global warming to under 1.5°C. Failure to meet this target could see catastrophic advancement of interrelated climate risks, including severe heat incidents, loss of plant and animal species, oceanic acidification, reduced inhabitability of low-lying areas and rises in sea levels leading to disastrous, global humanitarian crises.
Why businesses should make a Sustainable Energy Commitment There are three key reasons for businesses and communities to make the Sustainable Energy Commitment: Firstly, it targets urgency on climate action to prevent a 1.5°C temperature increase. This is achieved by setting realistic targets, configured around the specific organisation, to align with global pre-2030 targets and support the establishment of new systems and processes, reducing reliance on traditional energy suppliers and infrastructure. Secondly, a leading-edge methodology has been developed which addresses each company’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors, which includes development of sustainable goals as well as viability of new technologies and innovation. Thirdly, the Sustainable Energy Commitment considers energy transition complexities. Maximum Energy collaborates with clients to
