Verdia working with Westpac on energy efficiency financing
24 May, 2016Energy services company Verdia has been appointed the manager of Westpac's Energy Efficient Financing Program. The agreement combines Verdia expertise in energy efficiency and solar projects and network of energy equipment partners with financial expertise from one of the world's most sustainable banks.
Learn how to successfully innovate your brand for sustainability
03 May, 2016Sustainable Brands 2016 Sydney is all about knowledge sharing, which is said to be crucial in building a greater sustainable business community and implementing successful sustainable business practices.
Momentum Energy pays $54,000 penalty for 'misleading' renewable energy advertising
27 April, 2016Momentum Energy has paid penalties totalling $54,000 following the issue of five infringement notices by the ACCC, accusing the company of misrepresenting itself as a generator and supplier of renewable electricity during a recent advertising campaign.
Australia's asset-backed green bond
26 April, 2016NAB has launched Australia's first Green ABS securitisation transaction for financial services group FlexiGroup. It represents Australia's first AUD-denominated, publicly offered asset-backed green bond note.
Energy Action offers government funding for businesses
21 March, 2016Energy Action is offering government funding opportunities to new and existing eligible business clients in NSW to assist them in achieving significant energy savings and efficiencies.
Australians believe the energy sector would benefit most from innovation
01 March, 2016According to GE's 2016 Innovation Barometer, Australians think the energy sector is particularly ripe for innovation and that innovation in the sector could be the key to a more sustainable future energy landscape.
We deserve better climate modelling, says Lord Stern
25 February, 2016Economist and academic Lord Nicholas Stern has called on researchers to improve radically the models used to estimate the costs of acting on climate change.
Companies encouraged to use greener chemicals in consumer products
09 February, 2016Manufacturers and regulators can use the new ASTM standard E3027 to determine whether the most sustainable chemicals are being used for a wide range of consumer products.
World Energy Council partners with Arup
08 February, 2016The World Energy Council has formed a new partnership with Arup, which recently signed an agreement to be a project supporter for the World Energy Scenarios flagship study.
Consumers attracted to greener retail stores, report says
01 February, 2016A new report from the World Green Building Council claims that retailers can improve the shopping experience for their customers and potentially increase their profits by providing greener, healthier stores.
CEO Insights: Mike Ritchie, MRA Consulting Group
26 January, 2016Mike Ritchie, the Director of MRA Consulting Group, talks about how business and government can improve recycling rates, improve waste practices and reduce business costs in the year ahead.
Aurecon launches 2015 sustainability report
17 December, 2015Aurecon has launched its FY 2015 sustainability report 'One World. Their Future'. The aim of the report is to highlight the continuing momentum of Aurecon's sustainability journey, ensured continued transparency across corporate governance structures and continued support of the environment.
Your guide to sustainable seafood this Christmas
14 December, 2015The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) is calling on seafood-loving Australians to shop sustainably this festive season.
CDP issues 2015 Climate Change Report
02 December, 2015CDP has issued its annual Climate Change Report, revealing the extent to which corporations have shifted their strategies over the past five years to become part of the solution to the climate challenge.
Addressing shortfalls in Australian building processes
20 November, 2015Australia needs to adopt a new attitude towards high-performance buildings if we are to catch up with the rest of the developed world, according to building products company CSR.
