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.
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.
Workers give the green light to sustainable offices
05 December, 2012 by Lauren DavisHow do you feel about sustainability in your workplace? How do your co-workers feel? How does your boss feel? The Sustainability in the Workplace 2012 report, recently released by Sustainability at Work, reveals the attitudes of Australians workers towards sustainability, thus helping organisations understand what to consider when implementing their own sustainability strategies.
EnergyAdvice one of the first to secure carbon trading licence
29 November, 2012Energy consultancy EnergyAdvice, in conjunction with Grosvenor Pirie, has secured one of the first licences from ASIC allowing it to trade in carbon units.
New Chair for Green Building Council of Australia
22 November, 2012The Green Building Council of Australia’s (GBCA’s) Board of Directors has elected a new Chair, Daniel Grollo.
Black & Veatch appointed to United Utilities Framework
13 November, 2012United Utilities has chosen Black & Veatch to support its new Ecology Consultancy Services Framework.
Green roof for desal plant in Victoria
09 November, 2012Sika has provided the green roof waterproofing membrane for one of Australia’s largest desalination plants that was recently completed in Wonthaggi, Victoria.
First meeting of National Sustainability Council
08 November, 2012A commitment to provide the public with reliable and easily accessible information and give robust, independent advice to the government on sustainability was a key outcome from the first meeting of Australia’s National Sustainability Council, held on 5 November 2012.
Industrial projects show why it’s getting easier to be green
05 November, 2012The first two Green Star - As Built ratings for industrial facilities are proof that industrial facilities can be truly sustainable, according to the GBCA.
GHD digs its new tunnel guru
03 November, 2012Engineering, architecture and environmental consulting company GHD is responding to growing market needs for experienced tunnelling professionals by appointing Evan Stamatopoulos as its Major Projects Executive - Tunnels.
Australian-first meeting of major banks and environmental regulators to develop best practice
31 October, 2012In an Australian first, senior executives from the banking, finance and related industries will join environmental regulators at the Environmental Bankers Association of Australasia (EBAA) Roundtable in November.
EECA to fund energy-efficient design advice for commercial buildings
30 October, 2012Expert advice to help developers design and construct commercial buildings that use up to 70% less energy than the average building is available through a new program launched on Monday.
A National Sustainability Council for Australia
30 October, 2012On 23 October, Minister for the Environment Tony Burke announced the establishment of a National Sustainability Council (NSC) for Australia.
Schneider Electric and Clipsal launch EcoXpert training program for the Australian market
26 October, 2012Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, has announced the launch of its global training and certification program, EcoXpert, into the Australian market. The program has been developed to aid electrical contractors diversify and grow their business.
SLR’s waste team supports policy review by WA Government
24 October, 2012The UK-based environmental firm SLR Consulting has recently carried out work on two waste and resource management projects on behalf of the Western Australian Department of Environment and Conservation (WA DEC).
