Industry News
Alta project makes existing diesel trains electric
Alta Battery Technology's BET system has demonstrated that practical, scalable rail decarbonisation is achievable with existing locomotive fleets. [ + ]
Australia signs declaration to transition from fossil fuels
Organisations have welcomed Australia signing the Belém Declaration to Transition from Fossil Fuels at COP30, but they believe more needs to be done. [ + ]
Renewable fuel strategy to reduce emissions
The NSW Government has launched a strategy to accelerate the production and use of renewable fuels in the state, driving down emissions. [ + ]
TagEnergy to build a BESS at Golden Plains Wind Farm
Australia’s largest wind farm will soon have a battery energy storage system (BESS). [ + ]
Webinar: Turning data protection into a business advantage
Backup is no longer a safety net, but a strategic tool for risk reduction — and the businesses that bounce back fastest are the ones with the strongest recovery posture. [ + ]
Epson Australia releases new Sustainability Impact Report
The company says its second Sustainability Impact Report reflects its ongoing transparency around sustainability and its responsible business practices. [ + ]
Specsavers partnership tackles optical waste
A nationwide recycling program is addressing the growing number of old prescription glasses and empty contact lens blister packs gathering dust in Aussie homes. [ + ]
Grants to help NSW businesses reduce emissions
The $4.5 million worth of grants encourage medium-to-large organisations to invest in metering and monitoring solutions which can better track energy usage. [ + ]
Concrete repair key to sustainability
This National Recycling Week, Building Chemical Supplies encourages the construction and demolition industry to repair concrete before recycling and replacing. [ + ]
Pledges favour land-based carbon removal over emission cuts
Countries are failing to carry out core work required to reduce emissions by halting and reversing deforestation and forest degradation, says COP30 report. [ + ]
Epson opens smart factory with Citizen Wolf
The partnership plans to minimise waste in the fashion and manufacturing space, supporting charities such as OzHarvest Ventures. [ + ]
MSCI report shows rising climate risks
As part of its global survey, MSCI has revealed physical, climate-related risks were causing significant disruption to business operations. [ + ]
SKF wins at COP30
SKF's remanufacturing solutions will be recognised as a winner of SBCOP's (Sustainable Business COP) Best Cases at COP30 in Brazil. [ + ]
Submissions wanted for tyre industry inquiry
The Australian tyre industry will be the focus of a new inquiry by the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Industry, Innovation and Science. [ + ]
Researchers to create 'affordable' jet fuel from plant waste
A research hub at The University of Queensland is taking a unique approach to converting plant waste into carbon-based compounds like jet fuel. [ + ]
