Renewables will help Australia meet Paris target early — or will they?
15 February, 2019 by Lauren DavisAustralia is installing renewable power faster than any other country, and could meet its Paris Agreement emissions reduction target five years early as a result.
Australia needs to intensify emissions reduction efforts: OECD
31 January, 2019Australia will fall short of its 2030 emissions reduction target without a major effort to move to a low-carbon model, according to the OECD.
Streetlights in Sydney's Inner West go green
20 November, 2018Sydney's Inner West Council will systematically replace streetlights in residential streets with new LED lights that will use less power, save money and reduce emissions.
CEFC finance helps Visy increase recycling, cut emissions
04 October, 2018Visy Industries plans to invest $30 million of CEFC finance across a range of energy-efficient, renewable and low-emissions technologies over the next four years.
Sydney Opera House reaches carbon neutrality
24 September, 2018The Sydney Opera House has officially become carbon neutral, meeting its target to reduce emissions five years ahead of schedule.
37 signatories join Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment
14 September, 2018The founding signatories of the World Building Council's Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment include 11 businesses, 22 cities and four states and regions.
Aus not yet on track to reach 2030 emissions target: report
06 September, 2018A new report from ClimateWorks Australia finds that Australia is not yet on track to meet its emissions reduction targets under the Paris Agreement.
WorkSafe Victoria opens new energy-efficient headquarters
09 July, 2018The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has congratulated WorkSafe Victoria on the opening of its new Geelong headquarters.
Results in for seventh Emissions Reduction Fund auction
19 June, 2018The Emissions Reduction Fund has now purchased 192 million tonnes of abatement through 429 contracts.
More atmospheric CO2 leads to less nutritious rice
24 May, 2018 by Lauren DavisAn international research team has found that increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will reduce the nutritional value of rice in the future.
Environmental incentive for shipping lines introduced in NSW
16 May, 2018The incentive takes the form of a discount on vessel-related charges levied by NSW Ports on vessels that call at its ports of Port Botany and Port Kembla.
Emissions reduction targets approved for over 100 companies
17 April, 2018The Science Based Targets initiative specifies how much companies need to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions in order to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement.
Partnership to cut carbon emissions in infrastructure assets
12 April, 2018The IFM Australian Infrastructure Fund is working with the CEFC to reduce carbon emissions at some of the nation's leading infrastructure assets.
Pathways to decarbonisation in the water sector
10 April, 2018 by Brendan Tapley, Associate Director – SustainabilityThere are a variety of challenges facing the water sector, not least of which is dealing with climate change.
Simply Energy delivers plug-in power for Auckland airlines
06 December, 2017Simply Energy has implemented a solution to provide the power required for the aircraft directly from the New Zealand wholesale electricity market, which in recent years has consisted of 85% renewable electricity. Airlines can now switch off their auxiliary power units shortly after landing and plug the aircraft directly into an electrical power source at the gate.
