Maximum Energy started as an LED lighting solutions company and quickly became a holistic energy solutions provider, passionate about creating a sustainable future. They knew that climate change was an increasingly hot topic and that the business case for investment in action was becoming clearer by the day.
Maximum Energy Co-Founder Jed Durdin says that the most significant opportunity for businesses on the path to net-zero lies in their energy use.
“72 per cent of global emissions come from energy. Renewable technology is rapidly advancing, and this is our single biggest opportunity to meet international climate goals. But we understand that there are risks and challenges attached to this. It needs a sustainable transition, so the energy network is ready to decarbonise fully.”
“The certification and framework guides businesses to measure and promote progress through ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance) scoring, utilise circular economy concepts focused on energy connection with suppliers and employees.”
“It is about accelerating the update of renewable energy and decarbonising the electricity grid. Maximum Energy collaborates with businesses to provide accountability, ongoing governance and technical advice.”
“We called it the Sustainable Energy Commitment because it enables businesses to successfully create sustainable, measurable and achievable goals to transition towards sustainable energy.”
Smart Energy Council Chief Executive John Grimes said that for most organisations, energy contributes to a major component of their total emission output.
“The Sustainable Energy Commitment provides a clear and straightforward ‘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.”
The South Australian Business Chamber member Bowhill Engineering had committed to the government’s climate action agenda and needed a pathway to support this. Maximum Energy’s Sustainable Energy Commitment framework gave them an economically viable way to achieve their sustainability aspirations.
“We didn’t know where to start, didn’t have the resources or data to find out what to do next? We have worked with different solar and energy companies to pursue accurate data; however, this proved challenging.”
“We are now on the renewable energy pathway and have set up a sustainable energy target of 100 per cent renewables by 2028. Our live dashboard of current energy use and carbon emissions keeps us on track.”
The South Australian Business Chamber Entrepreneurs’ Programme Business Advisor Stephen Schmid says that the Entrepreneurs’ Programme supports collaboration and innovation outcomes like this between Maximum Energy and Bowhill Engineering, who have both been active businesses in the Entrepreneurs’ Programme.
“This innovative framework from Maximum Energy is a great example of how we need to tackle a significant challenge and support our industries in their efforts to change their energy footprint and embrace renewables. “
Maximum Energy and Bowhill Engineering have both been supported by the Australian Government’s Entrepreneurs’ Programme, delivered by the South Australian Business Chamber. Find out more >
