CSIRO ordered to backflip on climate science
04 August, 2016 by Lauren DavisGreg Hunt has demanded that CSIRO restore its focus on climate science, less than six months after the organisation announced a number of job cuts in the area.
Collective action required to achieve Sustainable Development Goals
01 August, 2016Unilever's 'Mobilising Collective Action' panel event brought together leading experts to discuss practical ideas and actions that will enable Australia to achieve the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
Monash launches Resources Engineering program
29 July, 2016Monash University's Faculty of Engineering has announced its new Resources Engineering program, designed with the needs of the resources industry in mind.
Financing options for climate change programs in cities
20 July, 2016The report 'New Perspectives on Climate Finance for Cities' provides insights on potential financing options for climate change programs and projects in cities, the lead times and steps required to access different types of climate finance and the lessons learned from cities around the globe.
Has your food business tapped into grants?
19 July, 2016The importance of the food industry to Australia's economic future is being recognised in the grant space, with a number of grant opportunities at both the federal and state level on offer.
Collaboration IS key
18 July, 2016 by Antony Sprigg*The IS rating scheme articulates the themes, categories, credits and benchmarks that the infrastructure industry has embraced as the vernacular of sustainability over the last four years.
Sustainability standards for temporary site accommodation
15 July, 2016The Responsible Construction Leadership Group and the Australian Constructors Association's Sustainability Working Group recently brought key construction players, site shed manufacturers and the NSW Government together to discuss adopting industry-wide sustainability standards for temporary site accommodation.
Call for sustainable innovation at Think Tank Asia 2
14 July, 2016Veolia Water Technologies this week held its Think Tank Asia 2 seminar at ESSEC Business School's Asia–Pacific campus in Singapore.
New measures to increase building and appliance efficiency
29 June, 2016Minister for Resources, Energy and Northern Australia Josh Frydenberg has announced a series of measures intended to save Australian households and businesses energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and lowering energy bills by increasing building and appliance energy efficiency.
Sustainable Brands attracting attention in Sydney
28 June, 2016On the first day (27 June 2016) of the inaugural Sustainable Brands conference, local and international thought leaders discussed how Australia can be part of a sustainable world, creating business models that deliver both purpose and profit.
Green solutions for a changing climate
16 June, 2016Eco Expo Asia 2016 — International Trade Fair on Environmental Protection will run from 26–29 October 2016 at Hong Kong's AsiaWorld-Expo. This year's theme is: 'Green Solutions for a Changing Climate'.
Victoria announces zero-emissions target and pledge program
10 June, 2016The Victorian Government has pledged a long-term emissions reduction target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
CEFC and Westpac launch $200 million financing program
20 May, 2016Westpac and the Clean Energy Finance Corporation are working together to provide Australian businesses with an easier way to take control of their energy costs, using low-cost finance to support investment in energy efficiency projects.
Are sensors, drones and satellite apps the future for agribusiness?
20 April, 2016Three major issues face agriculture — declining productivity, cost of production and retention of the next generation. An answer to these and a strong focus for the immediate future should come from advances in technology.
St George awarded 6 Star Green Star rating for Barangaroo branch
18 April, 2016St George's Barangaroo branch has become the first bank branch and the first retail fit-out in Australia to achieve a 6 Star Green Star rating — the highest rating possible.
