Stronger environmental protection announced for the Pilbara
26 June, 2017It has been announced that a strategic assessment program agreed between the Turnbull government and BHP will apparently protect the unique environment of the Pilbara as well as support the environmentally sustainable development of iron ore mines.
Unilever's Sustainable Living Plan on track
19 June, 2017Six years into the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan (USLP), Unilever has announced it is on track to meet most of its 50+ targets.
The Body Shop and Cruelty Free International partner to ban testing of cosmetics on animals
15 June, 2017The Body Shop has launched a campaign for a global ban on testing cosmetics products and ingredients on animals by 2020.
15 million Mexican meals donated to those in need
15 June, 2017Healthy Mexican restaurant franchise Zambrero has announced it has donated over 15 million meals to those facing food scarcity through its Plate 4 Plate initiative.
Finkel Review gets thumbs up from the sustainability sector
13 June, 2017 by Lauren DavisAustralia's Chief Scientist Dr Alan Finkel has unveiled his blueprint to optimise the National Electricity Market as a world-class electricity system.
1970s office block gets an energy-smart transformation
31 May, 2017The 46-year-old Aorangi House in central Wellington, New Zealand, has achieved a 'market leading' NABERSNZ base building rating, demonstrating an energy performance over 50% better than an average New Zealand office.
Partnership to promote low-energy buildings
24 May, 2017The Green Building Council of Australia, the Passive House Institute and the Australian Passive House Association have agreed to work together to promote ultralow-energy buildings.
Clover Moore to give plenary keynote at Renewable Cities Australia Forum
23 May, 2017The Lord Mayor of the City of Sydney, Clover Moore, will give the leading plenary keynote at Renewable Cities Australia Forum.
The importance of sustainability to millennial workers
17 May, 2017One out of every three millennials are so committed to sustainability that they take a company's reputation as a sustainable business into consideration when choosing their next job, according to a study commissioned by Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP).
AccorHotels celebrates sustainability achievements
09 May, 2017AccorHotels is celebrating the latest achievements of its Planet 21 sustainable development program, comprising a series of goals for 2020 based around four strategic priorities: work with its employees, involve its customers, innovate with its partners and work with local communities.
Sustainable manufacturing and more at National Manufacturing Week 2017
01 May, 2017Registrations are now open for National Manufacturing Week (NMW), running from 9–12 May 2017 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Wiki to make mine site closure easier
06 April, 2017The tricky and expensive task of accessing knowledge on rehabilitating and preparing to close mining sites has been eased by an online resource developed by University of Queensland scientists and Central Queensland coal mine rehabilitation experts.
Achieving business sustainability with a management systems approach, aligned to ISO 55000
21 March, 2017 by Farshad Ibrahimi, Executive Advisor & Service Line Leader, Asset Management, GHD AdvisoryWater utilities and other organisations with large asset portfolios are increasingly being asked to show regulators and stakeholders that they are delivering services in the most sustainable and efficient manner.
Schneider Electric among the World's Most Ethical Companies
17 March, 2017The Ethisphere Institute has published its list of the World's Most Ethical Companies for 2017, honouring companies that have not only demonstrated ethical leadership in their industries, but used ethical conduct as a profit driver and a competitive differentiator.
Crafting a community: Marrickville housing development gets underway
17 March, 2017 by Lauren DavisReal estate group Mirvac has unveiled its hotly anticipated plans for Marrick & Co, a residential development set to be located in the heart of the Sydney's Inner West.
