PIAA calls on the print industry to go green
16 November, 2015National Recycling Week may have ended for another year, but the Printing Industries Association of Australia believes that's no excuse for the printing community to stop looking for ways to reduce its environmental footprint.
Fair trade, not 'aid'
09 November, 2015 by Dr Kaushik Sridhar, Manager, Corporate Citizenship, KPMG*While fair trade has its advocates and sceptics, its aim is generating and producing positive impacts and benefits for producers in the developing and developed world.
Commonwealth Bank's new sustainability policies
05 November, 2015Commonwealth Bank has announced new and updated environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies and practices that support the bank's efforts to make a positive impact through the way it does business.
Wine that 'doesn't cost the earth'
03 November, 2015Yealands Family Wines in Marlborough, New Zealand, has introduced an aromatic white blend called the Yealands Estate Land Made PGR (Pinot gris, Gewürztramier and Riesling) from its carboNZeroCert winery.
Schneider Electric's climate commitment pledge
03 November, 2015Energy management company Schneider Electric has issued a climate commitment pledge in line with the American Business Act on Climate.
Emerson Process Management Syncade Logistics management software v4.12
29 October, 2015Emerson Process Management's Syncade Logistics management software v4.12 gives terminal managers improved control over terminal traffic. With more efficient traffic and stock management, terminals can drive increased throughput and improved asset utilisation.
How are Coca-Cola and cane farmers saving the Great Barrier Reef?
27 October, 2015The Coca-Cola Company and Coca-Cola Amatil have announced that they are on track to meet their 2020 water replenishment goal by the end of 2015.
Eco Expo Asia is on this week
26 October, 2015The 10th edition of Eco Expo Asia will open its doors from 28–31 October 2015 at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong. Each day of the show will address growing concerns in the environment protection industry under the theme of 'Embracing a Green and Sustainable Future'.
Melbourne strengthens its resilience
21 October, 2015The University of Melbourne and City of Melbourne are joining together to strengthen Melbourne's resilience in the face of sustainability challenges, including global warming.
CEFC invests in smart future cities
02 October, 2015The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has used the Smart Future Cities conference to highlight how the corporation is working to adapt for the future.
Fundraising for Aussie farmers
03 September, 2015Landcare Australia is launching the fundraising campaign 'From Farm to Fork' — an initiative to support the 150,000 farmers who produce 93% of the food consumed in Australia.
Bank exposure to coal projects drowning in greenwash
01 September, 2015 by Carol A Adams, Durham UniversityThe development of black coal mines in Australia continues to attract controversy, with divestment campaigns gaining momentum. The role of banks in financing such projects has come under scrutiny.
Greening the house — the Sydney Opera House
26 August, 2015The Sydney Opera House was yesterday awarded a 4 Star Green Star – Performance rating by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), putting the national icon among a select few World Heritage buildings that have achieved green certification globally.
2015 ATRAA Conference program released
17 August, 2015The 2015 ATRAA Conference will take place on the second day of All-Energy Australia (8 October), featuring a range of panel sessions across two streams.
Are you ready for the second ERF auction?
13 August, 2015The second Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) auction has been announced for 4–5 November 2015. This means that industry and local government have another opportunity to register their new projects under the ERF and to obtain funding for their abatement efforts.
