Suez Environnement joins the FTSE4Good Index

SITA’s parent company, Suez Environnement, has joined the FTSE4Good Index.

Sydney printing company achieves sustainability gold

Sydney printing company Focus Press started out in 1994 with only four people, but has since grown to 100 people at two locations. Now it has another achievement to be proud of - becoming one of the few printing companies that can claim to be truly environmentally sustainable. This achievement in sustainability leadership has been recognised by the NSW Government, with Focus Press being awarded with Gold Partner status in the Sustainability Advantage program of the Department of Environment, Climate Change & Water (DECCW), in January 2011.

National program targets sustainability and profitability in manufacturing

The Gillard Government has established a national Clean 21 Technology Innovation Network to help small and medium businesses reduce running costs and become more competitive, sustainable and help protect the environment.

Manufacturers and producers go green

A meat processor and a dairy manufacturer are among 16 Australian manufacturers going green to tackle climate change and ensure a healthier future for all Australians.

New membership program for the environmentally sustainable community

EnviroDevelopment will launch a new membership program that links individuals and companies involved in sustainable development.

British Council Australia launches Big Green Idea 2011

Applications are now open for the Big Green Idea, a British Council Australia funding initiative designed to attract, encourage and assist Australia’s brightest entrepreneurs to develop innovative new sustainability projects.

GLG GreenLife paves the way in sustainable education

GLG GreenLife Group has partnered with nationally recognised horticultural organisation Sustainable Gardening Australia (SGA) to develop the country’s first accredited course for the commercial landscaping industry.

Linking funding for cleantech companies

The CleanTech Angels Network has been recently launched to link cleantech companies seeking investment with angel investors seeking investments in the sector.

EcoForum keynote speakers

The EcoForum Conference & Exhibition in Sydney on 9-11 March will have some excellent keynote speakers. Here is a snapshot of some interesting talks.

Global green building ratings committee appoints chair

The Chief Executive of the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), Romilly Madew, has been appointed chair of a new committee tasked with overseeing consistent standards for global green building rating.

Nominations for Australia’s ‘greenest’ teacher now open

Sanyo has announced its sponsorship of Clean Up Australia’s 2011 Green Teacher Award - an award which recognises teachers who have positively influenced students by carrying out environmental projects within their school community.

First Gold Partner for NSW Sustainability Advantage program

Minister for Climate Change and the Environment Frank Sartor has congratulated business services provider Converga as the first organisation to be recognised as a Gold Partner of the NSW Government’s sustainability program for business.

Greenhouse 2011: the science of climate change

Some of the world’s leading climate scientists and government, community and industry representatives will be in Cairns from 4-8 April to attend Australia’s preeminent climate change science conference - Greenhouse 2011.

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Origin and Australian Carbon to work together on energy efficiency

Australian Carbon Trust and Origin have signed an agreement to develop a strategic alliance for dedicated and more accessible financing, designed to accelerate the uptake of energy-efficiency technologies and practices by Australian businesses.