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.
Adelaide Cemeteries awarded environmental accreditation
27 August, 2020Adelaide Cemeteries has gained internationally recognised ISO 14001 environmental certification, reportedly becoming the first cemetery operator in Australia to do so.
Auditor-General report reveals Vic mine rehabilitation failures
18 August, 2020Lawyers and environmental NGOs have warned that Victoria's mines are contaminating communities and leaving a legacy of social, financial and environmental liabilities.
Sustainable infrastructure set to aid economic recovery
01 May, 2020A report commissioned by the Australian Infrastructure Sustainability Council reveals that infrastructure will play a key role in our economic recovery.
