Concerns rise over AI data centre adoption in Australia
16 July, 2026 by Kylie BaraczOrganisations have concerns whether the nation is prematurely adopting 'hungry' data centres without a strict plan to reduce their impact on the environment.
$142m project to invest in Tasmanian forestry plantations
14 July, 2026The natural capital platform is set to create local jobs in Tasmania and inject capital into the regional economy while protecting a Ramsar wetland.
Study finds safer method for rechargeable battery recycling
14 July, 2026The researchers investigated how fossil-based chemicals used in metal recovery can be replaced with alternatives produced from renewable biomass.
Engineers extract lithium using low-water alternative
09 July, 2026By leveraging differences in solubility between lithium salts and coexisting salts, the process enables efficient separation without the need for freshwater inputs.
Microbubbles remove microplastics from wastewater
08 July, 2026The combination of microbubbles and nanobubbles achieved microplastic removal rates of more than 90%, according to RMIT researchers.
Partnership boosts bio-based graphite material deployment
07 July, 2026The partnership will advance the commercial scale-up and deployment of sustainable bio-based graphite materials for next-generation battery supply chains.
Demand increases for skilled sustainability professionals
02 July, 2026 | Supplied by: TAFE NSWTAFE NSW's new course is meeting the ever-growing need for sustainability professionals due to corporate climate accountability and reporting requirements.
Yarra Valley Water to report net zero operational emissions
01 July, 2026 | Supplied by: Yarra Valley WaterThe organisation will continue to reduce emissions further, including its broader Scope 3 emissions over time.
Climate reporting period closes 30 June — what should businesses do next?
30 June, 2026 by Lisa Zembrodt, Principal and Senior Director of Schneider Electric’s Sustainability Advisory Business | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricThe bigger challenge for Australian businesses is what comes after the disclosures are delivered in organisations' general-purpose financial reports.
Refinery transforms CO2 into useable raw materials
23 June, 2026 | Supplied by: MCi CarbonThe fully integrated multi-purpose carbon refinery marks a milestone for global industrial decarbonisation.
Partnership to develop lower-emission titanium production
23 June, 2026Murdoch University researchers and Empire Metals are working to transform how titanium metal is produced, powered by renewable energy.
Siemens expands Fusesaver manufacturing facility
17 June, 2026 | Supplied by: Siemens LtdThe expansion to new premises is expected to double the workforce and increase exports by more than $300 million over the next 10 years.
Top super funds lacking investment in renewable energy
16 June, 2026The study found that Canadian pension funds have invested $408 million more in Australian renewable energy projects since 2020 than Aussie super funds.
COP31 electrification target announced
10 June, 2026This comes as part of a wider package of non-negotiated Action Agenda initiatives and targets announced at the Bonn Climate Change Conference.
Airport receives sustainability certification
09 June, 2026The terminal expansion achieved a 5 Star Green Star Buildings certification from the Green Building Council of Australia.
