Industry News
$25m grant supports cleaner cement production
The upgrades will enable the Berrima Cement Works kiln to source up to 60% of its energy from non-coal sources — nearly double the average level achieved in the past three years. [ + ]
Bürkert team to take on sustainability strategies
The fluidics experts at Bürkert have assembled a global, interdisciplinary team that develops strategies at an organisational level that enable employees to act regeneratively. [ + ]
ASC certifies NT barramundi farm
Aquaculture Stewardship Council has announced that Humpty Doo Barramundi, based in the Northern Territory, has achieved ASC certification. [ + ]
NiCE advances ESG leadership
The company has released its 2024 Governance (ESG) Report, developed in alignment with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) 2021 Standards. [ + ]
ARBS 2026 returns to Melbourne in May
Registration has opened for ARBS 2026, an Australian exhibition for the air conditioning, refrigeration and building services industry. [ + ]
First nature-related financial disclosure for university
The University of Sydney has published a nature-related financial disclosure aligned with the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures. [ + ]
Calls for efficiency standards for data centre water use
A peak water body has released a report outlining key approaches that will deliver efficient and sustainable water use in data centres. [ + ]
Vodafone and MobileMuster team up to tackle e-waste
New figures reveal that there are more than 23 million mobile phones estimated to be sitting idle in drawers in homes nationwide, with 13 million of those being broken or unusable. [ + ]
$39m boost to NSW's EV fast charging network
Applications are open for Round 4 of the NSW Government's EV fast charging grants program, accelerating the state's transition to cleaner transport. [ + ]
Australia on way to meet EEC targets
The country should 'stay the course' on home energy renovations to support energy-efficient electrification, says EU expert. [ + ]
APCO releases plan to strengthen packaging system
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation has released its FY26–27 Business Plan, setting a clear and practical pathway for packaging stewardship. [ + ]
CSIRO 'Living Lab' to shape NSW's energy future
NSW households and small businesses can learn how to potentially unlock lower power bills and obtain deeper insights into their energy use by joining a new Living Lab Project. [ + ]
Researchers to supercharge Australia's grid resilience
QUT research is harnessing the skills of engineers, data scientists and behavioural economists to monitor supply, forecast demand and optimise flows to improve resilience. [ + ]
Agreement unites clean energy providers
Wind and water energy come together as Aula Energy signs a long-term power purchase agreement with Snowy Hydro for the Carmody's Hill Wind Farm in SA. [ + ]
Deal to create graphene-based carbon paste used in solar
First Graphene Limited has entered into an exclusive licence agreement with Halocell to manufacture, market and sell graphene-enhanced carbon paste. [ + ]

