Environmental Sustainability for Businesses

Ready to make your business more sustainable, more resilient and successful?
Join us for a practical 90-minute workshop designed to help local businesses understand how environmental sustainability can drive growth, reduce costs, and strengthen customer trust. No jargon, no guilt, just practical steps that make sense.

This workshop will cover:
🌏 Understanding why environmental sustainability matters for business resilience and success
💬 Exploring current sustainability strategies and expectations
🏆 Case studies from leading local small and medium businesses
🧩 Small group brainstorming session to explore practical sustainable solutions for your business
✨ Inspiring wrap-up with Q&A, take-home insights, and next steps

FACILITATOR MARTHA PALACIO FROM CIRCULAR GROWTH

Martha Palacio is an Industrial Engineer with an MBA and studies in Sustainable Living. She has expertise in sustainability, circular economy, waste reduction, and carbon footprint measurement, with experience across manufacturing, logistics, agribusiness, business development, regulatory compliance, and software.

In 2024, she founded Circular Growth to help small and medium-sized businesses reduce waste and carbon footprints. Martha was recognised as one of the Extraordinary Women of Glenroy and will be a panellist for Environmental Day in Fawkner. She volunteers with Sustainable Communities Merri-bek and coordinates the Glenroy Community Hub Garden.



WHY ATTEND?
This isn’t a lecture — it’s an interactive, engaging session that helps you turn sustainability into a business advantage. You’ll leave with fresh ideas, local inspiration, and the confidence to take meaningful action that benefits both your bottom line and your community.