Industry News
UWA consumers help farmers in developing countries
The University of Western Australia (UWA) has become the state’s first Fair Trade University following its decision to switch to ethical and environmentally sustainable products in the workplace. [ + ]
Sporting codes urged to take the lead on environment and climate change
Dr Sheila Nguyen, from Deakin University’s School of Management and Marketing, is organising two Sports Sustainability Summits - one in Melbourne on 25 March and the other in Sydney on 26 March. [ + ]
Tenth anniversary of Origin Energy Savers program
Origin’s Energy Savers education program has taught over half a million Australian students how to manage their consumption and use energy safely at home, at school and in the community. 2013 marks the 10th anniversary of the program. [ + ]
Ongoing political debate forces corporate world to lead on climate change
Researchers at the University of Sydney Business School say a lack of political consensus and a series of extreme weather events have forced global businesses to engage with climate change as a key strategic risk. [ + ]
UNAA Business and Human Rights Workshops
The United Nations Association of Australia (UNAA) is holding a series of Business and Human Rights Workshops. [ + ]
ABB leads $12 million investment in tidal power company Scotrenewables
ABB, the global power and automation technology group, has led a $12 million investment in Scotrenewables Tidal Power, a provider of tidal turbine systems, to support the rollout of a new hydrokinetic device and to expand ABB’s renewable energy assets. [ + ]
Tallest timber apartment building signals change in construction industry
The completion of Forté - the world’s tallest, and Australia’s greenest, timber apartment building - heralds a new paradigm in Australia’s construction industry. [ + ]
CO2 Australia acquires Ecofund from Queensland Government
CO2 Australia, a division of CO2 Group, has reached agreement and settlement with the Queensland Government to acquire its 100% share of the independently operated Ecofund Queensland (Ecofund). [ + ]
First Queensland project signs up for Green Star - Communities
A new development in one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions is set to achieve a Green Star - Communities rating. [ + ]
New away-from-home recycling bins for north-east Victoria
The North East Regional Waste Management Group (NevRwaste) has recently awarded a tender for the regional rollout of new recycling bins through the region to Victorian manufacturer Draffin Manufacturing. [ + ]
Sustainable Business Australia and Banksia Foundation join forces
The Banksia Foundation and Sustainable Business Australia (SBA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding which will enable the two organisations to be united by a shared commitment to provide business leadership for sustainable development in Australia. [ + ]
Nominations open for 2013 Premier’s Sustainability Awards
Nominations for the 2013 Premier’s Sustainability Awards are now open, recognising individuals and groups who have made an outstanding contribution to promoting business sustainability in Queensland. [ + ]
Joint centre to secure future energy and reduce emissions
A newly established joint research centre at Curtin University will help secure future energy supplies and reduce CO2 emissions from both Australia and China. [ + ]
First livable housing projects gain the seal of approval
Two supported housing projects have become the first in Australia to achieve Platinum certification from Livable Housing Australia (LHA). [ + ]
Logan Water Alliance gains a second contract extension
The alliance team responsible for delivery of efficient and sustainable water infrastructure for Logan City has been granted a second extension on its original three-year contract. [ + ]
