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.
Positive reception for Australia-Indonesia EV partnership
10 July, 2023Behyad Jafari, Electric Vehicle Council CEO, has commented on Australia and Indonesia's recent agreement to advance collaboration on EV production.
Uber goes green with new sustainability goals
16 June, 2023Uber unveiled new products and initiatives at its Go/Get Zero event in London, including EV updates, Uber Eats sustainability targets and a carshare platform.
Woolworths to electrify home delivery fleet
08 June, 2023Woolworths Group has announced its aim to make its home delivery trucks 100% electric-powered by 2030, with the project kicking off in Sydney metro areas.
Phillip Island powering up with PICESS battery
06 June, 2023A Phillip Island battery that can power 8000 homes and secure energy supply for the tourist hot spot during peak periods has been switched on.
Pilot program for carbon-neutral energy management
31 May, 2023DENSO Corporation has announced its launch of a pilot program to test a new energy management system as part of efforts to eliminate CO2 emissions.
Government invests in industry growth centre
23 May, 2023The Albanese government is investing $14 million into a home for locally developed and manufactured solutions for energy and emissions challenges.
Clean energy Budget a "step in the right direction"
23 May, 2023Following the launch of the Energy Next agenda, the speakers have given their opinions on the federal clean energy Budget.
Energy savings winning at Melbourne Cricket Ground
05 May, 2023Australia's iconic MCG has achieved high energy, cost and emissions savings under the energy performance contract between Siemens and the Melbourne Cricket Club.
Research shows large investment needed into climate change
26 April, 2023CEIG has released research highlighting that a $421 billion investment is needed for Australia to align with global ambitions for limiting climate change.
National Electric Vehicle Strategy announced
21 April, 2023The government has released the first National Electric Vehicle Strategy — a roadmap to ensure Australians have a better choice of electric vehicles.
