ReThinkSustainability
Aerial dusk view of a port container terminal with a solar array and battery storage glowing at its centre — a Virtual Energy Network in operation

Sustainability advisory · Melbourne

ReThinkSustainability

It isn’t a policy on the wall — it’s unrealised opportunity. An Australian consultancy turning energy, waste and water into measurable advantage, and the home of the Virtual Energy Network.

56
Partners worldwide
19
Cities, 4 continents
1
Port of Brisbane VEN
17
UN SDGs in our index

Who we are

A sustainability consultancy that measures what it advises — and builds the platforms to prove it.

We bridge strategy and delivery: advising boards on climate risk, energy and ESG, then implementing the programs and technology — including our own Virtual Energy Network and sustainability index — that turn intent into outcomes.

A network of specialists

The partners behind the outcomes

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Leading Edge EnergycarbonTRACKEverperformCountrywide Renewable EnergyWAFIRA GroupEmpauerRadius EnergyLeading Edge EnergycarbonTRACKEverperformCountrywide Renewable EnergyWAFIRA GroupEmpauerRadius Energy
Tasman Environmental MarketsAustralian Climate AgenciesBits in SyncAirliteJonixeWater SystemsCocoon Cool RoofsTasman Environmental MarketsAustralian Climate AgenciesBits in SyncAirliteJonixeWater SystemsCocoon Cool Roofs

Where we work

Australian roots, global reach

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MelbourneSydneyBrisbanePerthLondonBathWellingtonAucklandHong KongNew YorkBostonSeattleDenverDubaiAbu DhabiParisBrusselsGenevaBarcelona
MelbourneSydneyBrisbanePerthLondonBathWellingtonAucklandHong KongNew YorkBostonSeattleDenverDubaiAbu DhabiParisBrusselsGenevaBarcelona

Answers

Common questions

What is a Virtual Energy Network?

A Virtual Energy Network (VEN) lets surplus energy generated or stored at one site be shared across other sites or members in a network — moving beyond single-site solar or a battery-only Virtual Power Plant to a coordinated, multi-site energy system.

How is a VEN different from a Virtual Power Plant (VPP)?

A VPP dispatches stored battery energy from individual sites. A VEN goes further: it routes excess generation and storage to other sites and members in the network, so many sites operate as one optimised energy system.

What does ReThink Sustainability's consulting cover?

We advise on energy, emissions and net-zero strategy, waste and water programs, ESG and climate-risk reporting, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals — then help implement and measure the outcomes.

Where is ReThink Sustainability based?

ReThink Sustainability is based at Level 10, 530 Collins Street, Melbourne, and works with ports, councils and corporate clients across Australia.

Let’s find your unrealised opportunity.

A no-obligation conversation about energy, waste, water and where the value is hiding in your operations.