Vic Govt proposes major changes to energy infrastructure
11 March, 2024Under the proposed amendment, VicGrid will undertake all planning and consultation on energy projects, ensuring that community views are taken into account at the start of the planning process.
Parliament releases report on Australian food security
11 December, 2023The Agriculture Committee's recommendations include creating a comprehensive National Food Plan and appointing a Minister for Food.
How climate risk assessment can help decarbonisation agenda
20 October, 2023 by Amy Steel, Climate Risk Expert and WA Leader, ENGIE ImpactIn recent years there has been a global push for increased transparency on the financial implications of climate change.
2023 a key year for safeguard reform & sustainability disclosure
06 October, 2023 by Ilona Millar and Emily Morison – Gilbert + TobinFor Australian businesses, few reforms have been more noteworthy than the introduction of long-awaited changes to the Emissions Reduction Safeguard Mechanism...
Preparation is key to conquering future mandatory non-financial climate reporting
16 August, 2023Mandatory non-financial climate reporting is on its way and is set to reshape the landscape for investors, banks, corporations and trusts.
Senate establishes inquiry into greenwashing
04 April, 2023Following encouragement from The Greens, the Senate has agreed to establish an inquiry into greenwashing by corporations in Australia.
Government encouraged to crack down on greenwashing
08 March, 2023The Greens have welcomed the ACCC's announcement to investigate businesses for greenwashing, but have called for the government to go further in this area.
EVC endorses fuel efficiency standards
12 August, 2022The Electric Vehicle Council has recommended that Australia use fuel efficiency standards, to prevent it lagging behind the rest of the world in EV adoption rates.
Climate Bill passes lower house
08 August, 2022The Bill enshrines into law an emissions target of 43% by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2050.
Global sustainability reporting standards drafts released
04 April, 2022Two draft reporting standards relating to the disclosure of sustainability-related and climate-related financial information have been released by the ISSB.
ACOR recommends ministerial position for circular economy
18 March, 2022The peak body for recycling in Australia has recommended the creation of a ministerial position dedicated to the circular economy.
Government policy catching up to industry on net zero targets
25 October, 2021The National Party of Australia has finally agreed to support, 'in principle', a net zero by 2050 policy, which has already been embraced by the agriculture and mining sectors.
National Plastics Plan tackles problematic plastic
05 March, 2021The Australian Government has released its National Plastics Plan 2021, proposing a wide range of APCO-led initiatives to fight plastic waste.
Roadmap to transition economy to net zero emissions by 2050
25 November, 2020The Australian Sustainable Finance Initiative has released a roadmap that sets out a bold plan to align Australia's financial system to support a thriving Australian society, a healthy environment, and a strong and prosperous economy.
City of Melbourne looks to build a more sustainable city
16 September, 2020Councillors in the City of Melbourne will consider proposed changes to the planning scheme to deliver more sustainable buildings.
