Brisbane Airport Corporation has released its first Sustainability Report, demonstrating how the business addresses its responsibilities to customers, partners, shareholders and community in operating Brisbane Airport in a sustainable manner. [ + ]

Experts in mine site rehabilitation and clean-up will gather in Singleton, NSW, on 6–8 December to discuss the best ways to clean up old mine sites that may still be leaking toxins and pollutants into water, air and the human food chain. [ + ]

The Banksia Foundation has announced the 62 finalists that will be taking part in the 2016 Banksia Sustainability Awards, said to be the longest running sustainability awards in Australia. [ + ]

Facilities management company OCS will join more than 30 other New Zealand businesses in an effort to convert at least 1450 vehicles on the nation's roads to electric in the next three years. [ + ]

The Chinese city of Hangzhou has become one of the first to test ISO 37101:2016, 'Sustainable development in communities'. [ + ]

The NSW EPA has launched the Civil Construction Market Program, which works as a 'matchmaker' service where waste from one project can be safely used to benefit another. [ + ]

The 2016 Sustainability in Infrastructure Awards were presented by the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA) last week in Sydney. [ + ]

The winners of the 2016 Victorian Premier's Sustainability Awards were announced at an event earlier this month, recognising sustainability efforts across business, government, health, education and the community. [ + ]

The World Green Building Council has revealed its business case for healthy buildings, identifying eight factors and showcasing 15 case studies for creating healthier and greener offices which can impact on the bottom line. [ + ]

A company that aims to reduce waste to landfill, upcycle goods and help to provide affordable goods to disadvantaged communities has won the NSW Premier's Award for Environmental Excellence at the 2016 Green Globe Awards. [ + ]

The Australian Geographic Society (AGS) last night held its annual awards ceremony — an event which acknowledged 2016's most remarkable Australians in the fields of adventure and conservation. [ + ]

Women scientists in Australia and New Zealand received recognition across two different sets of awards this week. [ + ]

Analysis has found that grid companies could save customers over $1.7 billion in costs and provide more reliable service to rural customers if they can make smarter use of off-grid technology. [ + ]

A low-carbon trigeneration plant is now powering, heating and cooling Sydney Town Hall and neighbouring Town Hall House. [ + ]

Researchers from the University of Auckland are looking to synthesise and secrete a plastic-degrading enzyme that will ultimately improve recycling. [ + ]