Austep

Austep Positively impacting people, profit, places & planet through energy efficiency. https://www.austep.au/

Founded in 2015, Austep is a B Corp certified Social Enterprise using business as a tool to positively impact people, profit, places and planet. We design and install energy efficiency upgrades in commercial buildings, to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions, while donating 50% of profits to charity. As an experienced Energy Services Company (ESCO), Austep is a specialist energy efficiency con

sultant and turnkey project manager, helping organisations improve their positive impact and increase profitability. Our friendly and trusted team includes a licensed builder, architect, lighting designers, and mechanical engineers, with accreditations in carbon, energy, sustainability, refrigeration, project management, energy auditing, energy management, NABERS, and more - enabling us to audit, design and lead comprehensive Integrated Commercial Building EnergyRetrofits (IBERs). Built on a foundation of partnerships, positive impact, and expertise, we reduce the lifecycle costs of energy use in buildings, while improving light quality, thermal comfort, and occupant wellbeing.

How does your building actually perform compared to others in your industry? ๐Ÿ’กMost businesses donโ€™t know and thatโ€™s wher...
25/05/2026

How does your building actually perform compared to others in your industry? ๐Ÿ’ก

Most businesses donโ€™t know and thatโ€™s where inefficiencies hide. Get clarity with our ๐…๐‘๐„๐„ ๐„๐ง๐ž๐ซ๐ ๐ฒ ๐„๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ข๐œ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ฒ ๐๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ก๐ฆ๐š๐ซ๐ค ๐€๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ.

Weโ€™ll calculate your energy use per square metre and benchmark it against industry peers so you can identify savings opportunities fast.

โšก https://www.austep.au/form-energy-efficiency-benchmark-assessment

Lighting in food manufacturing isnโ€™t just about visibility, itโ€™s about safety, compliance, and uninterrupted production....
17/05/2026

Lighting in food manufacturing isnโ€™t just about visibility, itโ€™s about safety, compliance, and uninterrupted production.

At McCormick, the worldโ€™s largest spice company, we upgraded aging lighting across a 24/7 operation where downtime wasnโ€™t an option.

๐“๐ก๐ž ๐œ๐ก๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ž๐ง๐ ๐ž: non-compliant lux levels, high energy costs, and strict food safety requirements in high-risk areas.

๐“๐ก๐ž ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: Australian-made IP66 stainless steel HACCP-compliant LED lighting, installed with minimal disruption to operations.

๐“๐ก๐ž ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž:
- $68,621 saved in year one (24% ROI)
- >482 tonnes COโ‚‚e reduced annually
- $750,000 projected 10-year savings
- 4,820 tonnes COโ‚‚e avoided over 10 years
- Improved lighting quality and AS 1680 compliance

Smarter lighting. Safer operations. Measurable impact.
๐Ÿ‘‰ Contact us today to explore how we can improve your facility: https://www.austep.au/contact

Most buildings arenโ€™t struggling with energy costs because of one big issue.Itโ€™s the small inefficiencies that stack up ...
11/05/2026

Most buildings arenโ€™t struggling with energy costs because of one big issue.

Itโ€™s the small inefficiencies that stack up every day: systems running longer than necessary, outdated controls, and wasted energy no one sees.

Thatโ€™s where real improvement starts.

At , we help businesses identify these gaps, benchmark performance, and turn inefficiency into measurable savings through a structured energy services approach.

Because better efficiency doesnโ€™t just reduce energy use, it improves profitability, comfort, and long-term performance.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Read more on how an Energy Services Company can improve your operations: https://blog.austep.au/how-an-energy-services-company-improves-your-profitability/

๐Ÿ‘‰ Or benchmark your building performance here (FREE!):

https://www.austep.au/form-energy-efficiency-benchmark-assessment

Today, we celebrate mothers, the people who care for, support, and sustain everything around them. Itโ€™s also a reminder ...
09/05/2026

Today, we celebrate mothers, the people who care for, support, and sustain everything around them. Itโ€™s also a reminder of Mother Earth, and the responsibility we share in caring for her.

At Austep, we believe efficiency is a form of care: reducing waste, lowering emissions, and making the systems we rely on work more responsibly.

Labour Day is about recognising effort, productivity, and the systems that keep industries moving.At Austep, we see effi...
04/05/2026

Labour Day is about recognising effort, productivity, and the systems that keep industries moving.

At Austep, we see efficiency the same way. Less waste, smarter energy use, and better-performing buildings that support the people working inside them.

Because when energy works better, people do too.

Learn how Austep improves building efficiency: https://www.austep.au

29/03/2026

Our B Corpโ„ข Certification represents what weโ€™ve achieved so far, and weโ€™re just one of thousands of companies around the world who are all committed to continued progress.

is a celebration of this powerful movement to make business work better for everyone. Weโ€™re proud of how far has come as a company, and even more excited about where weโ€™re headed as a community.

Some of the most powerful decisions are the quiet ones.Like who you choose to work with.When you partner with a social e...
24/03/2026

Some of the most powerful decisions are the quiet ones.

Like who you choose to work with.

When you partner with a social enterprise, your procurement becomes an impact lever. The same budget. The same project. But twice the outcome, operational improvement, and measurable social value.

Imagine telling your team:

โ€œThis project didnโ€™t just cut emissions. It helped fund community initiatives and plant thousands of trees.โ€

Thatโ€™s the power of buying from a social enterprise.

As a certified B Lab B Corp, Austep reinvests more than 50% of profits into social and environmental causes, because success should be shared.

Upgrade your buildings.
And upgrade your impact. ๐ŸŒฑ

๐Ÿ“ฉ Reach out today: https://austep.au/

16/03/2026

Corpsโ„ข have been building a movement for 20 years, yet we always look forward. The newly launched standards for B Corp Certification mean we will have to meet even more requirements across social, environmental, and governance topics when we go through our next recertification process, as well as demonstrating continuous improvement.

Some of these commitments are part of our everyday work. Some represent big changes. These are standards worth standing for.

At , weโ€™re already preparing for whatโ€™s next:
โ€ข Reviewing our governance structures to strengthen accountability and transparency
โ€ข Deepening how we measure and report environmental performance for our clients and ourselves
โ€ข Embedding clearer social impact metrics across our operations
โ€ข Aligning internal policies with long-term, measurable sustainability goals

Because being a B Corp isnโ€™t about maintaining a certification. Itโ€™s about raising the bar, again and again.

Learn more: https://austep.au/

๐Ÿ’กDid you know a study from Princeton University found that 84% of energy use in commercial buildings is wasted?If you sp...
08/03/2026

๐Ÿ’กDid you know a study from Princeton University found that 84% of energy use in commercial buildings is wasted?

If you spend $100k on electricity, that could mean up to $84k in potential waste, cutting into your profitability, increasing emissions, and making your building less comfortable.

Donโ€™t let that money go to waste.

๐Ÿ“ฉ Talk to Austep today and discover how much your building could be saving: https://austep.au/

Today, we celebrate International Women's Day and the women contributing their expertise, leadership, and innovation acr...
08/03/2026

Today, we celebrate International Women's Day and the women contributing their expertise, leadership, and innovation across every industry. ๐Ÿ’ซ

Progress happens when diverse perspectives come together to solve complex challenges. The transition to smarter, more efficient systems depends on the knowledge, ideas, and dedication of talented women shaping the future of our workplaces and communities.

At , we are powered by women who continue to drive progress and meaningful impact every day.

How does your energy use compare to others in your industry?Most organisations donโ€™t know. But we do know Australia has ...
03/03/2026

How does your energy use compare to others in your industry?

Most organisations donโ€™t know. But we do know Australia has an issue with economic productivity, and energy inefficiency is part of this.

Our Free Business Energy Benchmark shows how your site compares, looking at intensity (Watts per Square meter), tariffs, and also potential grants.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Book your free benchmark today: https://www.austep.au/form-energy-efficiency-benchmark-assessment

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