New standard paves way for cleaner, cheaper transport
15 February, 2024With transport the largest source of Australia's emissions after energy, the government's proposed New Vehicle Efficiency Standard has been welcomed by the Climate Council.
NZ environmental lawsuit could break new ground
12 February, 2024New Zealand's Supreme Court has unanimously given the go-ahead to a case brought by Iwi leader Michael Smith against seven of the country's biggest polluters.
CSIRO and Swinburne form green steel partnership
02 February, 2024The 'Sustainable Mineral Processing and Green Steel Program' aims to address key net zero challenges for the mineral resources industry.
Digitising Australia's buildings is key to tackling net zero
01 February, 2024Businesses around the world are continuing to focus on net zero, and building construction and operations are areas where Australia can make significant contributions.
Sustainability hub launched by TCS and Macquarie University
24 January, 2024Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Macquarie University have partnered to launch the TCS GoZero Hub for research and innovation.
Energy roadmap for the next 20 years
22 January, 2024AEMO has released its Draft 2024 Integrated Systems Plan, which calls for the urgent building of large-scale renewable projects and transmission lines.
UN report: current climate efforts not enough
23 November, 2023 by UN Environment Programme (UNEP)The latest Emissions Gap Report from UNEP found that the world is on track for a 2.5–2.9°C temperature rise above pre-industrial levels this century.
Siemens and Swinburne partner for net zero
17 November, 2023Siemens Australia and Swinburne University of Technology have collaborated in a cross-country project designed to explore the role of AI in achieving net zero.
AusNet committed to reducing emissions
18 October, 2023Australian energy group AusNet has committed to an interim Scope 1 and 2 CO2-e emissions reduction target of 50% by 2030 and a goal of net zero by 2045.
Australia's industries get behind decarbonisation, but urgent action is needed
12 October, 2023National research demonstrates that businesses recognise the importance of net zero emissions but indicates companies are not acting quickly enough to address the challenge.
Designing Tomorrow's Infrastructure Today: Circular Economy and BIM Collaboration
11 October, 2023 by Linda Nordin – Circular Economy Specialist, Senior Associate Engineer, Waste & Resource Recovery, SMEC and John Callahan – Digital Engineering Practice Lead, SMECThe construction industry plays a considerable role in global energy consumption and energy-related carbon emissions, attributed to the manufacture of building materials and products.
Continuous Emissions Monitoring: A Crucial Tool for Corporate Sustainability and Regulatory Compliance
01 October, 2023With environmental concerns front and centre, corporations face increasing pressure to reduce their carbon footprint and meet stringent government regulations.
Methane mitigation at scale to help reduce cow emissions
30 August, 2023CH4 Global has announced that it has raised $45.05 million in Series B funding to build and validate the CH4 Global EcoPark.
Roadmap to decreasing copper mining emissions
09 August, 2023Copper can contribute to decarbonisation, but as demand for it grows, copper mining must be done sustainably to cut emissions.
Orica emissions reduction project successful
17 July, 2023Orica has announced the completion of its Kooragang Island Decarbonisation Project in Newcastle, reducing almost half of the site's emissions.