2019-05-07 P&E Agenda - Item 3 - Attachment 1 - Noosa Sustainability Institute - Concepts and Options Report

7. The Australian Sustainability Institute Pty Ltd
http://www.theasi.com.au/




Institute model – Virtual: Online business
Active organisation – NA
Background – The Australian Sustainability Institute (ASI) exists to help inform and educate
businesses, householders, schools, government and not for profit organisations, in sustainable
principles, specialising in energy efficiency.
Mission – The institutes aim is to ensure a healthy environment, a healthy economy and healthy
communities for generations to come.
Governance structure – The ASI is a corporation established by three energy and sustainability
experts to provide energy assessments and sustainability training. The ASI does not appear to aim
to broaden scope or training such as the larger institutes listed in this assessment.
Funding – Income from business generated
Selection criteria – This institute is an example of how small business can provide education and
sustainability assessments. The Institute specialises in energy efficient education, providing a range
of practical suggestions and solutions to help improve household efficiency and sustainability.




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