Industry News
National solar panel recycling pilot program welcomed
ACOR has said the national pilot program for solar panel recycling is 'a timely and important step in supporting Australia's clean energy transition'. [ + ]
Researchers warn next global SDGs will repeat mistakes
A study published in Science states that the 2030 goals were underpinned by flawed assumptions about how goal setting would drive real‑world action. [ + ]
Rockwell has released its 2025 sustainability report
Rockwell Automation has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, which shows how the company is sustainably transforming its operations. [ + ]
Analysis shows Australia's plastic recycling future at risk
ACOR and APCO say the Australian Government must urgently introduce packaging reforms or risk the collapse of the country's plastic recycling sector. [ + ]
$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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
NiCE advances ESG leadership
The company has released its 2024 Governance (ESG) Report, developed in alignment with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) 2021 Standards. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
$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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]

