Preparing for the carbon price
25 June, 2012 by Chloe Munro*Preparations for Australia’s carbon pricing mechanism shifted into high gear on 2 April when the Clean Energy Regulator came into being.
The impact of the carbon tax on SMEs
31 May, 2012Despite the introduction of the carbon tax being just weeks away, MYOB research reveals close to half of Australia’s small to medium business operators (SMEs) are uninformed about the legislation’s likely impact on their livelihood.
Seagrasses can store as much carbon as forests
21 May, 2012Researchers at The University of Western Australia have contributed the first global analysis of carbon stored in seagrasses, which shows they can hold as much carbon as the world’s temperate and tropical forests.
Australia ‘a leader in sustainable technology’
17 May, 2012Australia is a world leader in developing clean, more sustainable resources and technologies to prevent pollution, the managing director of CRC CARE, Professor Ravi Naidu, said today.
Sustainability in manufacturing
15 May, 2012 by Lauren DavisTo get back on track, the manufacturing industry should focus on R&D and innovation, including renewable resources and building materials, and build a market in these areas. These comments were raised by Graham Larcombe, Director of Strategic Economics Group, who spoke at the ‘Sustainability in manufacturing’ forum during National Manufacturing Week in May.
Practical guide to help businesses prepare for carbon pricing
30 April, 2012The Carbon Market Institute will be launching its guide for business, ‘Reporting and Accounting Requirements for the Australian Carbon Market’, at events in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane on 1, 3 and 15 May respectively.
Carbon pricing will influence the way Australians do business
23 April, 2012 by Edward Hanna, Executive Director of Sustainability, Energy ActionThe carbon tax will come into effect on 1 July 2012 and the big question is, how will the tax affect confidence and spending, particularly in the first few months of introduction? Businesses will need to start planning and preparing for the anticipated increase in operating costs the tax will bring.
Sydney retrofit Grade B building ahead of the curve
30 March, 2012Local Government Super (LGS) has announced one of its upgraded commercial properties has been awarded a 5.5 star NABERS rating (without factoring in its use of Green Power) and is now one of the lowest energy-intensity office buildings in any Australian CBD.
Lubricant to increase fuel economy
26 March, 2012TP Star range of multifunctional lubricants is designed primarily for the lubrication of earthmoving, mining and quarry machinery. The result of over 10 years of development, the products are designed to increase fuel economy and reduce CO2 emissions.
Epicor Carbon Connect software solution
21 March, 2012Epicor Carbon Connect is a software solution that provides organisations with transparent auditable control and reports of resources consumed and expended by an organisation - including energy, water, waste, transport, carbon and natural gas.
Reducing carbon pollution at the core of new study
15 February, 2012Curtin University researchers have been awarded a $1.4 million grant to independently assess the injection capacity of carbon dioxide (CO2) at selected sites, to assist local communities, industry and government to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Carbon dioxide ‘is driving fish crazy’
31 January, 2012Rising human carbon dioxide emissions may be affecting the brains and central nervous systems of sea fishes with serious consequences for their survival, an international scientific team has found.
Polyden Folien Cardia Biohybrid sustainable packaging films
31 January, 2012Polyden Folien has launched a range of sustainable packaging films made with Cardia Biohybrid technology that meet the highest packaging performance standards.
White roofs to make for cooler Melbourne buildings
25 January, 2012Research launched by the City of Melbourne and University of Melbourne will give building owners across Melbourne access to information that can help their buildings absorb less heat and stay cooler during hot days. The research assesses the benefits of white roofs.
Act now to manage carbon tax costs
22 November, 2011With the carbon tax legislation kicking in next July, businesses wanting to pass on carbon costs are being urged to review their contractual rights and obligations now to ensure they are not left carrying an unacceptable share of the cost burden.
