Sustainability
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Sustainability |
Sustainability Consulting The big picture is a global 'paradigm shift'. Through this process, the fossil-fueled and inefficient world is replaced with something much better. This brave new world features the efficient and clean use of renewable energy and natural materials in a manner that is friendly to both humans and nature. SEA O2 can translate this big picture to bite-sized pieces for any organisation through individual projects or through an ongoing sustainability program. Plus, SEA O2 can assist in communicating every success to audiences such as your client groups or the peneral public. SEA O2 are guided by recognised sustainability frameworks that guide the process of shifting values. Whether it is through improved design, reduced costs, or a reduced environmental footprint, SEA O2 offer a fresh pair of eyes for your project or organisation. |
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Green Buildings SEA O2 work closely with electrical - hydraulic - structural engineers, architects and builders to find practical opportunities to incorporate environmental technologies and design to buildings. These solutions lower the environmental footprint of the building whilst simultaneously ensuring financial outcomes are acheived and the the communities associated with the building's use are satisfied.
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Since establishment in 2002, SEA O2 have worked on a wide range of projects. Many of these projects are listed below. |
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Urban Property Developers |
Sustainable development advice and research on AUD$280 million urban development project (Kalynda Chase) |
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Queensland based building company specialist in commercial properties |
Advice on green refurbishment of corporate offices for large Queensland building company (Hutchinson Builders) including 4.65 kW solar power and interpretation facility - development of 3D computer model of building – shade modeling for solar panels |
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Property Developers |
Sustainability consulting for urban development project – input to design specifications of six energy efficient homes |
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Carbon management and special projects – Importation of agricultural charcoal from Thailand to Australia and development of a scientific field trial of the product |
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Support in the development of the ‘Sustainable Townsville' – cross council training and project development - support for bid for AUD$30 million Solar Cities bid on behalf of Townsville City Council - training builders on sustainable urban development - concept planning, and project management of installation of 6kW Ropatec vertical axis grid connect wind turbine on Townsville Strand (The Strand Wind Project) – lead a monthly half-day sustainability training course for Townsville City Council staff (sustainability TODAY) since 2003 - assistance in the development of an internally financed sustainability investment initiative the Sustainable Townsville Investment Initiative |
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Property Services |
Sustainability training and capacity building for the department that maintains Council buildings – includes tours of green buildings in Townsville and capacity building in staff |
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Public Relations |
Promotions and fund raising for David Suzuki event in Townsville included funding for 2,000 CFL lamps to give away to attendees |
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Greenhouse audit for water utility and completion of energy management plan – greenhouse auditing of the production of potable water |
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Research and sustainability consulting – research into solar powered street lights - project manage the purchase and installation of a Automatic Meter Reading energy meter for online viewing of energy data |
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Fleet Services |
Comparative emissions audits btw standard and hybrid vehicles - Development of carbon offset project for Townsville City Council Fleet Vehicles by linking to Council tree planting projects |
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| Community Development | Townsville City Council | Undertake waste audits at Ecofiesta environmental festival over two years | ||
Producers of cement building materials |
Carbon auditing in relation to building products and investigation into the possibility of using solar thermal energy to offset use of LP Gas in curing process |
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Property Developers |
Acquiring permit for electric vehicle (GEM car) to travel on Public Road for Meridien's 1 Bright Point on Magnetic Island |
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Retirement Resort Developers and Managers |
Sustainable urban development research into AUD$300 million expansion of Carlyle Gardens retirement resort in Townsville - includes input into sustainable design elements of new homes plus liaison with media communications |
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Property Consultants |
Report on Sustainable Development opportunities for Riverside Parkland urban development proposal for International Property Consulting Firm (Knight Frank) |
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Property Consultants |
Greenhouse audit of the Townsville office and development of carbon offset program (100 tons CO2e) using CFL lamps |
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Lockhart River Land and Sea Council |
Aboriginal Corporation |
Renewable Energy Assessment. |
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Aboriginal Corporation |
Development of Uncook Cardwell carbon offset program (700 tons CO2e) using CFL lamps for Caring for Country a major National Indigenous Land and Sea Management Conference |
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Regional economic development institution |
Greenhouse audits for Marine Tourism Operators on Great Barrier Reef (Quicksilver, Undersea Explorer, Great Adventures, Adrenalin Dive) and North Queensland Resorts (Novotel Palm Cove, Daintree Eco-lodge, Hinchinbrook Island Resort). |
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North Queensland biodiesel distributors |
Marketing and media communications of the biodiesel product includes TV news, radio and print. |
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Electronics firm with solar technology development |
Marketing and capital raising for CSIRO developed solar energy technology – includes representation of the proposed technology at Dubai United Nations Technology Showcase |
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Arton Pty Ltd |
Resort Developers |
Consulting on water, wastewater and energy technology for proposed resort island in Fiji – includes vertical axis wind turbine, reverse osmosis desalination plant and Econova wastewater treatment system |
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Building services consultants |
Leading a sustainable development delegation to UNEP conference in Dubai (2006) and research into sustainable development opportunities in this City |
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| GHD Consultants | Environmental Consulting Firm | Oversee waste audit of Vantassel Street Landfill for Townsville City Council | ||
Developmental Sustainable Currency Developers |
Integration of sustainability principles and branding and marketing for an alternative sustainable currency system |
