Sustainability

Preserving the environment for the future

Tradies introduced sustainability as a core value in 2012. As part of our commitment to this value, we are constantly striving to reduce our carbon footprint as well as encouraging and supporting the sustainability efforts of schools, businesses and community groups through our iPromise Grants.
iPromise Grants

The Tradies iPromise Grants provide financial assistance to help schools, community organisations and businesses implement sustainability projects. The Grants are run twice per year and have up to $8,000 available.

Tradies Helensburgh Goes Solar

Tradies Helensburgh has harnessed the power of the sun with 100kw of solar panels installed on the roof of the club. The solar panels were installed by Todae Solar in June and have already proved successful by saving by reducing our electricity consumption by over 15%.

Tradies Joins the Green Building Council of Australia

The Green Building Council of Australia (GCBA) encourages the adoption of sustainable practices in the Australian property industry. In 2003 they launched the Green Star environmental rating system for buildings. Tradies joined the GBCA in August 2016 with a view to achieving Green Star certification in future building projects.