Sustainability > Research & development

Study finds the most effective global climate policies

03 February, 2026

The study evaluated climate policies in 40 countries over a 32-year period to discover the most effective tools to reduce CO2 emissions.


UV used to make recyclable, sustainable polymers

03 February, 2026

Scientists have used ultraviolet light to successfully synthesise more environmentally sustainable and recyclable polymer materials.


Methane reduction trial uses nature-based supplement

27 January, 2026

Woolworths Group has joined forces with SeaForest to trial the SeaFeed supplement in Australian grass-fed cattle.


Bürkert team to take on sustainability strategies

15 December, 2025

The fluidics experts at Bürkert have assembled a global, interdisciplinary team that develops strategies at an organisational level that enable employees to act regeneratively.


NiCE advances ESG leadership

10 December, 2025

The company has released its 2024 Governance (ESG) Report, developed in alignment with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) 2021 Standards.


First nature-related financial disclosure for university

08 December, 2025

The University of Sydney has published a nature-related financial disclosure aligned with the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures.


MSCI report shows rising climate risks

12 November, 2025

As part of its global survey, MSCI has revealed physical, climate-related risks were causing significant disruption to business operations.


AI may have devastating impact on bees: study

10 November, 2025

Up to 14 million Australian bees could be lost each year due to climate change from increased emissions associated with AI use, says a University of Sydney study.


Discovery improves silicon solar efficiency

06 November, 2025

UNSW researchers are working towards a new generation of solar technology that could make sunlight work smarter.


Partnership to redefine thermal comfort index

06 November, 2025

The global collaboration plans to create a thermal comfort index that recognises individual differences and supports fairer, more energy-efficient workplaces.


Cooling paint harvests water from thin air

05 November, 2025

Researchers have developed a nanoengineered polymer paint-like coating that can passively cool buildings and capture water directly from air without energy input.


Why operational excellence is the only way to deliver our sustainability future

27 October, 2025 by Mark Orttung, CEO of Projectworks

Mastering project delivery is the key to navigating Australia's high-stakes climate journey, says Projectworks CEO Mark Orttung.


Developing low-cost, low-emission ironmaking technology

27 October, 2025

UNSW expert Professor Yansong Shen explains why it is so important to find a way to produce iron and steel in a more environmentally friendly and feasible way.


Nanofiltration membrane tech removes pharma pollution

15 October, 2025

Researchers have found nanofiltration membrane technologies are the most effective method for removing pharmaceutical contaminants from water sources.


Webinar addresses global plastic pollution

09 October, 2025

The AIP will hold a State of Industry Webinar on the 'Global Plastics Pollution Treaty INC5.2 and what's next' in November.


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