Sustainability

Yarra Valley Water to use 100% renewable electricity

01 July, 2025 | Supplied by: Yarra Valley Water

From 1 July 2025, the water organisation will use 100% renewable electricity to power its operations, putting it on track to report net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions.


Aust companies unprepared for mandatory climate disclosure

30 June, 2025 by Michael Cox* | Supplied by: Schneider Electric

From 1 July, large businesses must reveal their emissions plans and targets, yet many are already finding it difficult to comply, says Schneider Electric.


The path to decarbonisation: collaborative change for our cities

27 June, 2025 by James Wewer, General Manager, Sustainability - Development & Construction, Lendlease | Supplied by: Lendlease

From all-electric buildings to green rooftops, our precincts are living, breathing testbeds for how we can shape more regenerative, low-carbon cities.


Sustainability researcher wins $1.5m award

27 June, 2025

Associate Professor Arunima Malik was awarded The Frontiers Planet Prize for her pioneering work in sustainability science.


Victoria acts on electrification to free up gas supply

26 June, 2025

The Victorian Government will introduce a raft of new regulations designed to accelerate electrification of buildings across the state.


Professor Tim Flannery joins RMIT

26 June, 2025 | Supplied by: RMIT University

Environmentalist and scientist Professor Tim Flannery has joined RMIT in the College of Design & Social Context.


Online sustainability tool to future-proof business

26 June, 2025

The IFAC has launched an online tool designed to help SMEs maximise the benefits of incorporating sustainability into their strategy and business operations.


Cybersecurity is about more aspects of ESG than just governance

24 June, 2025 by Les Williamson, Regional Director Australia and New Zealand, Check Point Software Technologies | Supplied by: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd

Security operations teams must increasingly do their bit to help their employers achieve environmental targets.


Urban 'placemaking' focus for $85m recreation centre

23 June, 2025

The Rhodes Recreation Centre, a multi-purpose community hub in Sydney's Inner West, will feature a range of facilities to enhance the livability of the area.


Celebrating women in engineering

23 June, 2025 | Supplied by: Engineers Australia

This International Women in Engineering Day (23 June), Engineers Australia is acknowledging the significant contribution women make to the profession.


Why grid orchestration must be Australia's next energy imperative

18 June, 2025 by James Hunt, Vice President for Power Systems and Services at Schneider Electric | Supplied by: Schneider Electric

The energy transition will falter, and cost us billions, unless we address the need to orchestrate energy demand as intelligently as we are building new supply.


Australian-made green metals get $19.8m investment

18 June, 2025

The federal government is providing a $19.8 million grant to develop the production of low-emissions iron using Pilbara iron ore in WA.


Productivity Summit announcement welcomed

16 June, 2025 | Supplied by: Veolia Australia and New Zealand

Veolia ANZ has applauded the federal government's announcement of the Productivity Summit, to be held in Canberra in August.


ABB receives EPD status for gearless mill drive ring motor

16 June, 2025 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

ABB has gained Environmental Product Declaration status for its GMD ring motor — technology used in mining to drive large grinding mills.


Urban mining to diversify Australia's critical metal supply chain

13 June, 2025 by Bennet Thomas, Sankar Bhattacharya, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Monash University

Two researchers at Monash University have developed a sustainable process for extracting rare earth elements (REEs) from secondary resources.


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