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Fast-tracking the clean energy transition in Australia and NZ
Accelerating the digitisation of key industries could enable us to hit our nations' emissions goals faster, according to Alexey Lebedev at AVEVA. [ + ]
Why private investment is key to a plastic circular economy
To get to a future where plastic circularity is a scalable reality, significant investment needs to step up along the entire value chain or we will fail. [ + ]
A sustainable second chance
Alison Covington, AM, overcame a life-threatening illness to launch a not-for-profit that is not only helping millions of Australians every year, but also protects the environment. [ + ]
Five fundamentals: preparing for mandatory climate reporting
As Australia enters a new era of mandatory climate-related reporting, businesses nationwide are grappling with the practical implications of this sweeping regulatory shake-up. [ + ]
The new science of waste
The authors of a new paper use scaling theory to study how three types of waste production — municipal solid waste, wastewater and greenhouse gas emissions — grow in relation to city size. [ + ]
Thirsty emus look to smart solar for their daily drink
A solar-powered irrigation project has been designed to help ensure the sustainability and cost-efficiency of an emu farm at Mt Gwynne that stocks up to 300 birds. [ + ]
Shore power: a critical investment for the maritime industry
Reducing maritime emissions has always been a multi-layered challenge, involving many variables including ship type, fuel choice and ports. [ + ]
Could industrial digital technology make Australia's biggest cities better places to be?
As the population continues to grow, we need to get smarter about how we manage our major urban centres. [ + ]
Digitising Australia's buildings is key to tackling net zero
Businesses around the world are continuing to focus on net zero, and building construction and operations are areas where Australia can make significant contributions. [ + ]
Strategic priorities for Australia's water utilities in 2024
Facing a rapidly growing population and long-term climate change, Australia's water utilities are bracing for increased demand from both households and businesses in the years ahead. [ + ]
2024 Thought Leaders: Charlene Loo
Charlene Loo of BSI Australia and New Zealand talks about the three biggest challenges, which include climate change, cybersecurity and social sustainability. [ + ]
Towards a circular packaging industry
With stringent European Commission regulations on the horizon, many packaging businesses are pursuing their own innovations to further the creation of a circular economy. [ + ]
2024 Thought Leaders: Cuong Vo
Cuong Vo, General Manager at Bürkert Australia, talks about challenges facing manufacturers in 2024, the need for automation solutions and his company's carbon-neutral plans. [ + ]
Overcoming the roadblocks for Australia's renewable energy drive
More than 110 countries are striving to achieve net zero emissions in alignment with The Paris Agreement, yet Australia currently lacks a well-defined strategy for renewable energy. [ + ]
How the digital revolution is reshaping industry for a sustainable future
Digital technologies play a vital role in achieving sustainable industrial manufacturing, according to Carlos Urbano, Pacific Zone Vice President, Industry, Schneider Electric. [ + ]