Sustainability > Legislation

Closing the policy gap: the case for fibre transparency in Australia's fashion industry

31 March, 2026 by Dr Rebecca Van Amber, CTexFTI, Senior Lecturer, RMIT University’s School of Fashion and Textiles

If food and cosmetics must disclose every ingredient, why shouldn't clothing and textiles? Dr Van Amber highlights the need for transparent labelling.


How Australia's built environment is navigating sustainability communications

26 March, 2026 by John Pabon, chair of The Conference Board’s ANZ Sustainability Leaders Council and co-author of The Australian Built Environment Communications Report

A new industry report reveals a sector grappling with a deceptively difficult question: not how to build more sustainably, but how to talk about it effectively.


Data centres must face strict rules on energy and water, says ACF

24 March, 2026

The federal government has set national expectations for data centres; however, the Australian Conservation Foundation believes this is not enough to curb impacts.


F-Gas Regulation: Turning necessity into opportunity

28 January, 2026 by Sandra Kraft, Senior Manager Group Marketing, technotrans

technotrans demonstrates how businesses can successfully manage this transition and turn regulatory necessity into a clear competitive advantage.


Researchers warn next global SDGs will repeat mistakes

20 January, 2026

A study published in Science states that the 2030 goals were underpinned by flawed assumptions about how goal setting would drive real‑world action.


Sustainability in 2026: what's next for Australian businesses?

18 December, 2025 by Lisa Zembrodt, Principal and Senior Director, SE Advisory Services, Schneider Electric

No longer is it just about reporting; it's about using these frameworks to drive meaningful progress, build resilience and unlock long-term value.


Australia signs declaration to transition from fossil fuels

25 November, 2025 by Kylie Baracz

Organisations have welcomed Australia signing the Belém Declaration to Transition from Fossil Fuels at COP30, but they believe more needs to be done.


How mandatory climate reporting is raising the bar for corporate leadership

19 November, 2025 by Lisa Zembrodt, Principal and Senior Director, Sustainability Business, Schneider Electric

The shift towards mandatory climate-related financial disclosures is transforming how organisations understand and govern key drivers of financial performance.


Pledges favour land-based carbon removal over emission cuts

13 November, 2025

Countries are failing to carry out core work required to reduce emissions by halting and reversing deforestation and forest degradation, says COP30 report.


Critical minerals on the agenda at IMARC 2025

21 October, 2025

IMARC has opened in Sydney with critical minerals as a hot topic, following the news of a US$8.5 billion critical minerals pipeline deal between the US and Australia.


Sustainability reporting is here — but confidence in data isn't

15 October, 2025 by Narain Viswanathan, Area Director ANZ, Workiva

Regulatory pressure is mounting, and the confidence in the data needed to meet that pressure is lagging behind, according to Workiva.


Australia's 2035 climate target announced

18 September, 2025 by Kylie Baracz

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has vowed to cut the country's emissions by a range of 62–70% by 2035.


ICJ holds states accountable in landmark climate ruling

28 July, 2025

The International Court of Justice has ruled that governments must be held accountable for climate damage caused by fossil fuel production and consumption.


Government consulting on sustainable investment labelling

22 July, 2025

The Australian Government is seeking views on sustainable investment product labelling, designed to help investors make informed sustainable decisions.


Aust companies unprepared for mandatory climate disclosure

30 June, 2025 by Michael Cox*

From 1 July, large businesses must reveal their emissions plans and targets, yet many are already finding it difficult to comply, says Schneider Electric.


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