Labor government urged to act on environmental issues
05 May, 2025WWF-Australia and the Climate Council are asking Australia's newly re-elected government to deliver bold action on nature and climate.
Emissions as data: the challenge of reporting on an invisible metric
17 April, 2025 by Alexey Lebedev, VP Pacific, AVEVAThe challenge many businesses face is quite apparent: how does one measure emissions? AVEVA says it comes down to having the right methods in place.
The 3 key risks directors need to manage amid climate reporting uncertainty
11 April, 2025 by Ross Thomson, CEO, Greenbox2025 will be a marker year for climate reporting, and boards should devote attention to three key areas in strategy and risk management, says Greenbox's CEO.
Coalition to scrap vehicle policy reducing emissions
08 April, 2025Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is set to dismantle Australia's climate policies, with reports indicating he plans to remove the New Vehicle Efficiency Standards.
Climate Council rates political parties on climate
04 April, 2025The Climate Council has released its scorecard of Australia's political parties ahead of the 2025 federal election.
Nature takes a back seat in the 2025–26 federal Budget
28 March, 2025Less than one cent out of every dollar in the Australian federal Budget 2025–26 is allocated to protecting nature, the Australian Conservation Foundation said.
Sustainability compliance should not be seen as a cost
24 March, 2025The challenges of corporate sustainability reporting requirements are creating concern, but Schneider Electric says organisations should focus on the positives.
US federal paper straw ban causes confusion, expert says
17 February, 2025RMIT expert Dr Bhavna Middha said US President Trump's executive order banning paper straws in federal agencies will cause market and consumer confusion.
Stepping up to mandatory Scope 3 emissions reporting: a smooth transition
22 January, 2025 by Meg Fricke, Partner with EY’s Climate Change and Sustainability Services teamAs Australia ushers in a new era of climate-related financial disclosure, many organisations are gearing up for a significant shift in their reporting practices.
How to navigate Australia’s new climate regulations
25 November, 2024 by Thierry Lotrian, CEO of Climate & DecisionsAustralia’s new mandatory climate reporting regulations are set to take effect next year, and they’ll impact thousands of businesses across the country.
Insurance sector digs into impact of mandatory climate reporting
18 November, 2024Businesses are being encouraged to prepare for the impact of mandatory climate disclosure in Australia.
GECA releases position statement on making recycled content claims
02 September, 2024 by Kendall Benton-Collins, Strategic Communications Manager – GECAWhat you exclude on recycled content claims can be just as meaningful (or misleading) as what you include on product labels.
Peak waste group criticises Qld Budget
13 June, 2024The Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia has highlighted several missed opportunities in the Budget, including its handling of council levies and the issue of battery fires.
Govt sustainability initiatives welcomed by Engineers Australia
06 May, 2024The Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group Interim Report and the Environmentally Sustainable Procurement Policy were praised as presenting a significant step towards sustainability.
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.
