Each year, CitySwitch Signatories roll out innovative projects that save money, cut carbon emissions and drive new value throughout their companies.Together, we are making an impact.
In 2019, CitySwitch achieved:
942,930 tonnes of Co2-e greenhouse gasses saved
25 tenancies with an accredited 6-star NABERS Energy rating
$29.3m saved this year by tenancies combined action since first rating
84 tenancies with an accredited NABERS energy rating of 4 star or above
18% of all Australian office space signed up to CitySwitch
926 projects carried out
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Typically 80% of a city’s emissions come from its buildings. Half are generated by the use of base building services, the other half by tenant activity. Esther Bailey, CitySwitch National Coordinator
Typically 80% of a city’s emissions come from its buildings. Half are generated by the use of base building services, the other half by tenant activity.
The good news is that so many businesses are seeking the challenge and opportunity to become front runners in the shift to a low carbon economy. Ross Gittins AM, SMH Economics Editor
The good news is that so many businesses are seeking the challenge and opportunity to become front runners in the shift to a low carbon economy.
Improving building energy efficiency by committing to targets and networking with other CitySwitch tenants and peers is the most effective and immediate way to achieve meaningful progress. Norton Rose Australia, CitySwitch Signatory of the Year (NSW) 2011
Improving building energy efficiency by committing to targets and networking with other CitySwitch tenants and peers is the most effective and immediate way to achieve meaningful progress.
The connections that we have made through our involvement in CitySwitch and the resources we have been able to utilise have made it possible to achieve what we have in sustainability. Laim Henderson, Baptcare - CitySwitch Award winner in Victoria 2013
The connections that we have made through our involvement in CitySwitch and the resources we have been able to utilise have made it possible to achieve what we have in sustainability.
It has been an interesting, educational and commercial experience to be part of CitySwitch and we thank them for their dedication and constant support. Baenziger Coles, CitySwitch Signatory, Victoria
It has been an interesting, educational and commercial experience to be part of CitySwitch and we thank them for their dedication and constant support.
CitySwitch Green Office is a tremendous sustainable energy initiative. Peter Wyton, Managing Director AECOM NSW + ACT
CitySwitch Green Office is a tremendous sustainable energy initiative.
Having a central contact point helps me keep up-to-date with the various local initiatives taking place around the country, so that I can follow up with our local people or attend events. Dale O'Toole , National Sustainability Manager, Savills Australia
Having a central contact point helps me keep up-to-date with the various local initiatives taking place around the country, so that I can follow up with our local people or attend events.
We are now building business opportunities using CitySwitch as a catalyst. Amanda Steele, National Sustainability Manager CBRE
We are now building business opportunities using CitySwitch as a catalyst.
With the tools given to us by CitySwitch we were able to calculate the cost saving to our company by powering down and utilised this in our messages. Priya Pathmanathan, Manager, Environmental, Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd
With the tools given to us by CitySwitch we were able to calculate the cost saving to our company by powering down and utilised this in our messages.
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Eligibility Criteria
Submitted projects should:
Judging Criteria
It’s easy and free to join the program. Your good-will commitment to the program is an acknowledgement of the business sector’s role in contributing to environmental sustainability and your intention to reduce your own energy consumption and associated carbon emissions. As part of this, Signatories to the program commit to achieve an accredited NABERS Energy tenancy rating (between 4 and 6 stars) and work with CitySwitch to improve their tenancy’s environmental performance. Find out more about how obtaining a NABERS Energy rating ensures you can benchmark your performance, better manage your progress over time and promote your star rating achievement.
