Australian Camps Association Conference 2023: Adelaide

The National Conference for the Australian Camps industry was held in South Australia in Adelaide in September 2023.

Island Energy’s Business Development Manager and Sustainability Projects Lead Joel Thompson along with YMCA Discovery Camps Victoria’s General Manager Brendan Smith presented research and findings in an effort to support the community.

Image above: Joel Thompson presenting at the Australian Camps Association conference in Adelaide in September 2023 - Emissions Reduction Strategies for businesses

Image above: Joel Thompson at the United Nations building in New York (2023) Sustainable Development Goals UN

“The presentation focused on how camps can take simple and cost-neutral steps towards operating more sustainably whilst also improving their profitability and social impact” - Attendee

Image above: Joel Thompson and Camp Manager John at Cave Hill Creek Victoria in 2022. Celebrating the new Solar System installed by Island Energy

Image above: Joel Thompson's workshop on Emissions reduction for the Australian Camps industry conference and Outdoor Education - Renewable energy and sustainable operations - Australia, Victoria

"YMCA Victoria Discovery Camps who are responsible for more than 78,000 guests annually engaged our company to undertake a feasibility study on their baseline carbon emissions and what strategic actions they could take to reduce their emissions by 30% by 2025 and aim for netzero by 2030".

We enjoyed sharing our findings with the industry in the hope that more camps and associated businesses continue to demonstrate their commitment to the environment.

“We have helped over 35 camps and outdoor activity providers reduce their emissions, through a strong and quality approach to carbon reduction and greater profitability- J Thompson".

The event was held at the Pullman Hotel in Adelaide with the evening event and gala dinner held at the Adelaide Oval in South Australia