Compressed air audit business expands to meet demand
11 March, 2013A continuing drive by industry to reduce energy costs has enabled the Energy Efficiency Services (EES) division of Compressed Air and Power Solutions (CAPS) Australia to expand its range of services and increase the number of staff available to carry out the numerous compressed air energy audits it conducts each year.
SLR expands Australian footprint
05 March, 2013Environmental firm SLR Consulting has strengthened its Australian presence with the opening of a Darwin Office in the CBD (Centrepoint Business Centre).
New workforce development service will help SMEs improve their competitive edge
25 February, 2013A Manufacturing Workforce Development Service (MWDS) has been formed to specifically work with manufacturing SMEs to support and help them access the Australian government’s National Workforce Development Fund (NWDF).
How green is green? ISO standards can help
22 February, 2013A new ISO brochure will help both manufacturers and consumer representatives understand how a simple set of rules and guidelines provided by ISO standards can ensure that environmental claims made on products or labels can be trusted.
Steering Australia to sustainability: 2050 and beyond
21 February, 2013Governor-General Quentin Bryce AC CVO today launched a new book from the Australian Academy of Science, designed to guide Australia’s approaches to long-term economic, social and environmental sustainability.
ASBEC releases roadmap to net zero carbon housing
20 February, 2013The Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC) has challenged industry to consider how the residential sector can be made climate friendly, with lower emissions and improved resilience to the impacts of climate change.
CDM Smith acquires NTEC Environmental Technology
20 February, 2013CDM Smith has acquired NTEC Environmental Technology (NTEC), a boutique consulting firm in Western Australia specialising in the simulation of hydrological processes and environmental impact assessment (EIA).
Environment and sustainability roles at risk, employment survey shows
14 February, 2013A report by specialist recruitment firm envirosearch reveals that the landscape which has seen many professionals enter the environment and sustainability sector over the past decade may now be at a crossroads due to a cautious approach from the corporate sector.
Mark Bruzzone appointed Australia regional director of MWH Global
06 February, 2013Global engineering and consulting firm MWH Global has announced the appointment of Mark Bruzzone as Australia regional director of government and infrastructure.
Central Highlands Water selects MWH Global for engineering support services
10 January, 2013Central Highlands Water has awarded its engineering support services contract to MWH Global from January 2013 for an initial period of three years.
Review of renewable energy target released
21 December, 2012The federal Climate Change Authority’s (CCA’s) final review of the Renewable Energy Target (RET) has been released after almost six months of detailed analysis and extensive stakeholder engagement.
Merger to create big waves in sustainability for Australian organisations
17 December, 2012Eco-Buy and Net Balance have merged, combining their sustainable supply chain and sustainable procurement advisory services to create Australia’s largest sustainable supply chain consulting group.
Establishment of the Product Stewardship Advisory Group
10 December, 2012The Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and Urban Water has announced the establishment of the Product Stewardship Advisory Group.
Data analysis for the National Sustainability Council
10 December, 2012At its second meeting in Melbourne last week, the National Sustainability Council discussed its preliminary analysis of data against the Australian Government’s sustainability indicators and agreed on priority areas of focus for its first report.
WEC, WBCSD and GSEP combine strengths to advance energy access and climate goals
06 December, 2012Three of the world’s largest energy and sustainability networks have joined forces within the Global Electricity Initiative (GEI) to support electrical utilities’ efforts to tackle climate change and improve energy access.
