Industry News
Schneider Electric's climate commitment pledge
Energy management company Schneider Electric has issued a climate commitment pledge in line with the American Business Act on Climate. [ + ]
Ministerial Forum to review vehicle emissions
The Turnbull government has announced a whole-of-government approach to addressing vehicle emissions, implementing a Ministerial Forum that will examine vehicle emissions standards in Australia and vehicle testing arrangements. [ + ]
Gosford City Council goes solar
Gosford City Council has contracted Solgen Energy to assist in the design, commissioning and installation of solar power at seven council sites. [ + ]
GE and BHP partner on efficient, low-emission mining operations
GE and BHP Billiton have announced a partnership to reduce the emissions intensity of mining operations, including transportation and power supply. [ + ]
Water infrastructure projects support Melbourne's northern suburbs
Lisa Neville has announced two landmark projects in Melbourne's northern suburbs that will help support the growing communities in the area. [ + ]
The new Chief Scientist wants you to buy an electric car
The man set to take over as Australia's Chief Scientist, Dr Alan Finkel, believes electric cars will be the way of the future. [ + ]
Wastech Engineering is Casey Cardinia Business of the Year
Waste management company Wastech Engineering has come out on top in Melbourne's Casey Cardinia Business Awards, winning two awards that demonstrate the hard work that has gone into putting in place the vision for the company. [ + ]
The zero-emission Black Cab gets a redesign
The London Taxi Company has unveiled the new design for its next-generation, zero-emission capable Black Cab, the TX5. The design concept draws on more than 60 years of style that have made the Black Cab an iconic sight on the streets of London. [ + ]
How are Coca-Cola and cane farmers saving the Great Barrier Reef?
The Coca-Cola Company and Coca-Cola Amatil have announced that they are on track to meet their 2020 water replenishment goal by the end of 2015. [ + ]
Eco Expo Asia is on this week
The 10th edition of Eco Expo Asia will open its doors from 28–31 October 2015 at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong. Each day of the show will address growing concerns in the environment protection industry under the theme of 'Embracing a Green and Sustainable Future'. [ + ]
Australian Technologies Competition winners announced
Australia's best technology companies have been announced at the 2015 Australian Technologies Competition Showcase and Awards event. [ + ]
Combined wind/solar plant to be built in Queensland
Windlab and Eurus Energy have announced a 50/50 joint venture to build the Kennedy Energy Park plant — the first large-scale hybrid solar/wind plant to be constructed in Australia. [ + ]
Emerson acquires IntelliSAW
Emerson has acquired IntelliSAW, a provider of systems that protect electric power transmission and distribution equipment by measuring and monitoring temperature, humidity and partial discharge using advanced sensor and analytic technologies. [ + ]
Winners announced for 2015 Green Globe Awards
NSW Environment Minister Mark Speakman has congratulated the 21 winners of this year's Green Globe Awards for their role in leading sustainable development across the economy and community. [ + ]
Catchment health is key to water quality
The 2015 Healthy Waterways Report Card recognises the increasing amount of sediment entering South East Queensland waterways as the number one issue affecting water quality. [ + ]