EREP Case Studies
The EREP program is helping business reduce their resource use and improve their bottom line. Large energy and water reductions and financial savings of $90 million each year are expected through actions that have a three year or better payback period.
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Toyota Motor Corporation is the world’s largest vehicle manufacturer, with manufacturing operations in 26 countries and regions. Toyota Australia’s Altona site has identified significant savings can be made through continuous improvement activities. Click on the image to watch their story. |
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Amcor is a global packaging company, with operations in more than 40 countries. The Laverton North site has found that significant financial savings can be made from energy efficiency actions. Click on the image to watch Amcor's story. |
| The Austin Hospital in Heidelberg is one of three facilities managed by Austin Health. Through their EREP, the Hospital is expected to make significant energy and waste savings. Read the Austin Hospital case study |
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O-I is a global glass manufacturing company, employing more than 23,000 people worldwide. Its Spotswood plant in Victoria is expected to make significant energy, water and waste savings under EREP. Read the O-I case study |
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Coca-Cola Amatil is the Australian licensee of the global Coca-Cola brand. Its Moorabbin bottling site in Victoria has found cost-effective savings through the EREP program. Click on the image to watch Coca-Cola Amatil's story. |
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Iluka Resources is the world’s largest producer of zircon, with operations in Australia and the United States. In Hamilton, Victoria the company operates a mineral separation plant that is estimated to save energy and dollars under the EREP program. Read the Iluka Resources case study |
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Sugar Australia operates refineries in Mackay, Queensland and Yarraville, Victoria. The company has made significant investments to improve the resource efficiency and safety of its operations. In Yarraville, the company expects to make further efficiency savings. Read the Sugar Australia case study |
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Quality Bakers Australia is part of the Goodman Fielder group. A range of bread is manufactured at its Clayton South bakery, which is delivered to supermarkets and grocery outlets throughout the state. Click on the image to watch Goodman Fielder's story. |
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The Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory is Australia’s oldest dairy processor. It produces cheese, butter, milk and cream. Its Allansford plant in South West Victoria estimates that it will save energy, water and waste under EREP. Read the Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory case study |
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Through EREP, La Ionica Poultry has reduced waste and estimates it may save up to 45 ML of water annually through reuse and process improvements. Read the La Ionica Poultry case study |
Read more about EPA's work with businesses to improve their resource efficiency.
Fact sheets
A number of fact sheets explain the relationship between EREP and other regulatory and voluntary efficiency programs.
- EREP and Energy Efficiency Opportunities (EEO) fact sheet
(PDF 373KB) - EREP and the Industry Greenhouse Program (IGP) fact sheet
(PDF 487KB) - HazWaste Fund and Environment and Resource Efficiency Plans (EREP)
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