Australia ranks almost last among developed countries for Energy Efficiency, costing billions per year. Energy is also the largest contributor to climate change.

Energy Efficiency is the fastest and cheapest solution, and when done right, improves buildings for people. If there’s a hole in your coffee cup; don't just pour in more solar powered coffee, fix the cup as well. 

With a national portfolio including Mazda, Kraft, major chains, hospitals, and schools, Austep is a BCorp social enterprise creating positive impact through business, while improving our clients bottom line. 

We operate two distinct entities designed to solve specific market needs:

AUSTEP LIGHTING

People don't always notice lighting, but they do notice how it makes a space feel. Austep Lighting is Australia's only Social Traders Lighting Wholesaler, a value added distributor specialising in high-performance lighting for commercial buildings, while giving back to more than just shareholders. 

AUSTEP ENERGY

"Healing sick buildings" - Austep Energy provides turnkey energy audits, design and project management to help businesses reduce electricity in existing buildings. Combining the engineering energy efficiency expertise of a consulting engineer, with the pragmatism and follow-through of an ESCO to get it done for you and save you time.

Our team include an MIES lighting designer, chartered builder, architect, commercial plumber, mechanical and electrical engineers and more.

IMPACT

Did you know: if you earn $80k per year you're in the richest 1% of the world? https://www.givingwhatwecan.org/how-rich-am-i 
Those of us in developed countries and business have immense power to give back.

As of 2025, Austep has:
--Saved $137m for our clients
--Donated to 50+ charities
--Avoided 324,000 tonnes of CO2e
--Saved 515,000 MWh of energy
--Planted 6,325 native trees

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