Farmers continue to embrace solar
22 March, 2019 by Dr Georgina Davis, Advisor Resources, Queensland Farmers' FederationThe agricultural sector is continuing to make significant investments in clean energy to decarbonise the economy.
Innovation celebration at Total Facilities 2019
19 March, 2019PropTech, digital twins, 'emotional technology' trackers and the latest energy-saving initiatives in the built environment will be taking centre stage at this year's event.
Acrylic Technologies Australia C-Coat liquid thermal insulation
13 March, 2019 | Supplied by: Acrylic Technologies Australia Pty LtdC-COAT is a liquid waterproofing and thermal insulation coating made from microscopic, ceramic balls and air-filled silicon balls.
New Zealand an 'innovation lab' for climate change
11 March, 2019New Zealand could be a climate change 'innovation lab' for the rest of the world according to international planning expert Sue Minter.
Acquisition expands EY's climate and sustainability services
06 March, 2019 | Supplied by: Ernst & YoungEY has expanded its assurance practice via the acquisition of the Australian arm of community investment solutions company Karrikins Group.
Government focuses on buildings to reduce emissions
05 March, 2019The Australian Government will provide additional investment in energy efficiency, with a clear focus on improving the energy and emissions performance of buildings.
Drone technology facilitates precision agriculture
28 February, 2019 | Supplied by: Monash UniversityEngineers at Monash University have developed a soil moisture mapping system using autonomous drone technology to improve paddock irrigation practice.
Packaging industry sets sights on sustainability at AUSPACK
28 February, 2019The packaging industry is poised to move to the sustainability forefront by implementing strategies to meet the 2025 National Packaging Waste Target.
TechPlas TechBoard PVC planks
25 February, 2019 | Supplied by: TechPlas ExtrusionsTechBoard is a vinyl plank engineered to last longer and provide lower life-cycle costs than timber-based planks.
Researchers to test behaviour of stored CO2
15 February, 2019Drilling, coring and wireline logging operations have commenced on a new carbon capture and storage (CCS) project.
In a carbon-neutral future, everybody wins
14 February, 2019 by Steve Nicholson, Director of Sustainability | Supplied by: Solaris Paper Pty LtdGovernments and businesses must start acting now in order to reduce and offset the greenhouse gas output they create.
Energy efficiency slashes bills, creates jobs: report
08 February, 2019Improving the energy efficiency of Australian homes and businesses would slash $7.7 billion a year off energy bills and create the equivalent of 120,000 full-time jobs.
Energy ministers support stronger building energy standards
07 February, 2019 by Lauren DavisThe COAG Energy Council has agreed to a national plan that sets a trajectory towards zero energy (and carbon) ready buildings for Australia.
How are companies managing their climate disclosures?
06 February, 2019 | Supplied by: Ernst & YoungEY has produced a report on global climate risk disclosures that looks across sectors at how businesses are performing in managing their climate-related risks.
The Commons coworking spaces now officially carbon neutral
06 February, 2019All 11,000 m2 of office space owned by coworking operator The Commons is now powered by 100% renewable energy, and officially carbon neutral as a result.
