Developing clean economy solutions

The clean economy encompasses initiatives practices and products which address climate change mitigation and adaptation encourage renewables and compliment the transition to a circular economy.

The circular economy is an innovative model for rethinking our approach to products and services. Underpinned by a transition to renewable energy sources the three principles of a circular economy are design out waste and pollution keep products and materials in use and regenerate natural systems.

The City provides a business and industry support program to develop markets for clean economy solutions. Our vision is to establish Geelong as a Centre of Excellence for the clean economy in Australia by attracting investment creating jobs and building skills.

2024 marks the ten - year anniversary of the City's support of the clean economy sector. View our ten - year anniversary video here. The video summarises the City of Greater Geelong's clean economy achievements and looks at some major projects in our region that contribute to a clean economy.

While the business support is now provided by City of Greater Geelong in the past the program was delivered through a partnership funded through the Victorian State Government the City of Greater Geelong and the Geelong Manufacturing Council. The program is in line with Geelong's designation as a UNESCO City of Design and the community - led 30 year vision for a clever and creative future.

Support for your business

How can we help you?

We provide hands - on business support to help you:

• Access grants for new collaborative projects that stimulate the market
• Deliver activities to develop skills and capabilities
• Create innovative products through procurement
• Explore opportunities to grow markets
• Share success stories and learn from others through industry briefings

Our key activities

• Inviting proposals for scalable clean economy demonstration project(s);
• Bringing new clean economy products to market by stimulating demand through Procurement for Innovation; and
• Exploring the creation of a clean economy precinct.

View our Sustainability Framework & Action Plan and our Climate Change Response Plan.