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Quicksilver’s energy saving initiatives benefit the environment 

The results are in and over a two-year period, Quicksilver has achieved an outstanding 11% reduction in energy consumption kilowatt hours, equating to 43 tonnes reduction in the company’s carbon footprint.

Quicksilver Environment and Compliance Manager, Doug Baird, said the result highlights how our own actions, no matter how small they may seem, can make great contributions to benefit our environment, while also making good sense financially.

As a Climate Action accredited company dedicated to environmental sustainability and the health of the Great Barrier Reef, Quicksilver undertakes regular audits to measure and make adaptations toward emissions reduction. This has resulted not only in the significant reduction of CO2 in our environment, but also financial benefits through energy cost savings.

“Pro-active responses have included measures as simple as turning off equipment power points not in use, changing to more energy efficient lighting, through to biodiesel fuel trials and the choice of vessel for the day’s outer reef cruise service depending on passenger loadings.”

“Our Sustainability Committee, consisting of representatives across all departments including catering, engineering workshop, marine operations, coach fleet operations and administration, are to be congratulated for championing these initiatives.”

Another major response to environmental sustainability and climate action initiatives was the re-engining of Quicksilver’s flagship wavepiercer Quicksilver VIII with new generation engines resulting in a 20% reduction in the vessel’s emissions.

Quicksilver was one of the first companies to be certified by Ecotourism Australia’s Climate Action Program and has been certified as a “Climate Action Innovator”.