Sustainable Business Network
Join the Network
The City of Port Phillip is home to nearly 20,000 businesses. We are committed to supporting business owners and organisations to operate more sustainably, and in doing so, reduce operating costs.
Join the Sustainable Business Network to discover new programs and funding opportunities, receive event invitations and access expert sustainability advice.
The network aims to support your business to reduce operating costs and improve your sustainability outcomes.
Membership is free. There are currently over 280 members.
Members receive:
- invitations to regular networking breakfast events
- newsletter with information and articles relevant to businesses
- one-on-one sustainability advice and support
"We have found that the Sustainable Business Network is one of the few programs that allows us to meet, participate, [take] action and share in the visions of so many like minded experts in their field and within the City of Port Phillip Community."
— Baenziger Coles
"The benefits of the business breakfasts has been in finding new opportunities for collaboration within Port Phillip including the installation of a shared solar array on the roof of our neighbour, with a power purchase agreement to distribute the solar energy created."
— Morris Group

Case studies
These local businesses are members of the Sustainable Business Network who have taken action to became more efficient and sustainable.
Read on to be inspired by how they reduced their environmental impact and their operating costs.
Sustainable business ambassadors
Previous events
Find out about previous Sustainable Business Network events, watch recordings and download presentations.
Contact us
For questions about the Network contact the Sustainability team:
Email: enviro@portphillip.vic.gov.au
Phone: 03 9209 6777
More information and resources
- Business Guide to declaring a Climate Emergency (1.1 MB)
- Sustainability Victoria
- Victorian Energy Compare for small businesses
- Victorian Energy Saver
- Accessing discount energy saving products
- Australian Government's Business Energy Advice Program - a free service for small businesses
- CitySwitch for office-based businesses
- Business recycling
- Nine steps to a more sustainable bar, restaurant or café (162 KB)