Data-driven path to water security
21 September, 2020 by Simon Zander, Water and Wastewater Segment Manager, Schneider ElectricWith the recent pandemic, water networks are under even higher pressure to meet increased and variable demand. A data-driven sustainable shift may be the answer.
Pandemic pause of our war on waste
18 September, 2020 by Preston Geeting*2020 was set to be the year that the 'war on plastic' would make great advances; then along came coronavirus...
Lockdowns deliver respite for our overshooting planet
21 August, 2020 by Pip Russell*Overshoot Day, the date when humanity will have used earth's renewable ecological budget for the entire year, has moved back to 22 August thanks to lockdowns.
Humes provides carbon-neutral culverts for Inland Rail
15 June, 2020Humes, in partnership with Inland Rail, has achieved an industry-leading sustainability milestone by providing 22,625 tonnes of carbon-neutral precast concrete culverts.
Could our streets be greener in the post-pandemic world?
14 May, 2020The coronavirus pandemic has drawn attention to problems in the way that streets and public spaces are designed.
Australian tea brand T2 earns B Corp status
17 April, 2020The Global CEO of T2, Nicole Sparshott, explains how she has used leadership to leverage profit, not just for growth but as a brewing force for good.
Pump industry awaits ARBS 2020
04 March, 2020Targeting the HVAC&R and building services landscape, the event will host more than 300 exhibitors, a renowned industry awards program and comprehensive seminar program.
Qualitas launches build-to-rent fund
25 February, 2020A fund has been announced by Qualitas to finance the construction and management of energy-efficient, low-emissions, build-to-rent residential buildings.
Smart Cities 2020
21 February, 2020Smart Cities gathers Australia's city and place makers from all levels of government to connect the dots to create prosperous, livable cities.
Smart standards for smarter cities
10 February, 2020 by Daniel Chidgey*In 2020, Standards Australia is ramping up its work alongside government, industry, academia and relevant stakeholders to help make smart cities a reality.
Australian cleantech industry tackles the climate crisis
31 January, 2020Energy, water, waste, built environment, transport, agriculture and manufacturing will all be discussed at this year's cleantech event.
Port of Newcastle gains EcoPort status
23 January, 2020Port of Newcastle has been certified as an EcoPort under the global environmental and sustainability standard for the ports sector.
Hive Aid launched for drought-affected beekeepers
14 January, 2020Hive + Wellness, Rural Aid and The Australian Honey Bee Industry Council have joined forces to launch Hive Aid, a drought and bushfire relief campaign aimed at struggling beekeepers.
Unlocking the power of reporting: businesses and the SDGs
07 November, 2019 by Peter Paul van de Wijs*How reporting and partnerships can drive corporate change towards accomplishing the SDGs and lead to ideas for new collaborations.
Sustainability at The House
29 October, 2019The Sydney Opera House has announced its commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
