GE and BHP partner on efficient, low-emission mining operations
30 October, 2015GE and BHP Billiton have announced a partnership to reduce the emissions intensity of mining operations, including transportation and power supply.
The new Chief Scientist wants you to buy an electric car
29 October, 2015 by Lauren DavisThe man set to take over as Australia's Chief Scientist, Dr Alan Finkel, believes electric cars will be the way of the future.
The zero-emission Black Cab gets a redesign
27 October, 2015The London Taxi Company has unveiled the new design for its next-generation, zero-emission capable Black Cab, the TX5. The design concept draws on more than 60 years of style that have made the Black Cab an iconic sight on the streets of London.
Adelaide's carbon-neutral city plan
29 September, 2015The South Australian Government and Adelaide City Council are developing a plan to make Adelaide the first carbon-neutral city in the world.
Discussing the direct impact of emissions reduction on business practice
07 September, 2015Environment Minister Greg Hunt has announced the much-anticipated carbon pollution safeguard mechanism, with a potential fine of $1.8 million for big businesses that exceed their emissions baselines.
Sydney buildings to save 30% of energy by 2030
21 August, 2015The City of Sydney's Energy Efficiency Master Plan shows that by 2030, Sydney's building sector could save 31% of its energy use — even with an expected 29% increase in floor space.
HFC phasedown welcomed by Refrigerants Australia
12 August, 2015The Abbott government will back a phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons as part of its commitment to reduce Australia's greenhouse gas emissions.
Unilever saves 1 million tonnes of CO2
19 May, 2015Unilever is proud to announce that its manufacturing network has saved 1 million tonnes of CO2 since 2008. Energy consumption has been reduced by 20% - the same amount of energy used to run 40 factories - resulting in cost savings of around $478,545,000.
Better Buildings Partnership halfway to emissions reduction target
30 March, 2015Members of the City of Sydney's Better Buildings Partnership (BBP) have reduced their emissions by 35% since 2006. The figures have been released in the partnership's 2013-14 annual report.
Better Buildings Partnership halfway to emissions reduction target
30 March, 2015Members of the City of Sydney's Better Buildings Partnership (BBP) have reduced their emissions by 35% since 2006. The figures have been released in the partnership's 2013-14 annual report.
Collaborative clean combustion project underway
26 February, 2015ARC Professorial Fellow Assaad Masri, from the University of Sydney, is collaborating with Qatar University's Dr Samer Ahmed on a project that will help engineers develop cleaner combustion of sustainable fuel alternatives.
MSA Scrubber Monitoring System
05 February, 2015The MSA Scrubber Monitoring System is a pre-engineered system that is compatible with most wet or dry scrubbers. The system operates within a closed loop so that no gas vents to the atmosphere. Built to withstand harsh outdoor environments, the unit is housed in a heated NEMA 4X enclosure.
Applying a new lens to carbon emissions benchmarking
26 November, 2014A recently released Deloitte Access Economics report, supported by Origin Energy, applies a new lens to help understand the economic drivers of emissions and better reflect the relationship between emissions and economic activities.
Australian-designed sensors to target greenhouse gas emissions
05 November, 2014Taking advantage of methane that would otherwise escape into the atmosphere provides Australian businesses with an untapped fuel resource and opportunity to minimise their carbon footprint, according to scientific research and designers Draco Scientific.
Time ripe to capitalise on energy-efficiency initiatives
07 October, 2014The repeal of the carbon tax has left many businesses pondering what impact its removal will have on energy markets in Australia. As Phil Harrington, Carbon & Energy Business Unit Manager at pitt&sherry explains, businesses should focus on energy-efficiency initiatives and fuel choices in their control.
