Companies need to provide non-financial disclosures, investors say
22 October, 2015Companies need to provide non-financial disclosures that outline visible, measurable risks to the company's performance or risk losing their potential investment, according to a survey of institutional investors conducted by EY.
New Zealand celebrates innovations in sustainability
22 October, 2015The winners of the New Zealand Innovators Awards 2015 were announced on 21 October, showcasing a large array of New Zealand organisations demonstrating world-class innovation.
Melbourne strengthens its resilience
21 October, 2015The University of Melbourne and City of Melbourne are joining together to strengthen Melbourne's resilience in the face of sustainability challenges, including global warming.
WGV will be a Waterwise Development
21 October, 2015The WGV at White Gum Valley residential development has been recognised for its innovative water-saving initiatives, earning the Water Corporation's Waterwise Development endorsement.
Over 50 finalists in the 2015 Banksia Sustainability Awards
12 October, 2015The Banksia Foundation would like to congratulate all entrants in the 2015 Banksia Sustainability Awards — especially the 57 award finalists selected across 14 different categories.
Manufacturing a better working environment
12 October, 2015 by Barry Thomas, Director Asia Pacific, MD Cook Australia, Cook Medical
As the managing director of Cook Medical Australia, Barry Thomas is aware of manufacturers' contributions to environmental issues today — and he believes we should do what we can to address these issues.
The Australian Power Generation Technology study
02 October, 2015More than 30 Australian utility and energy providers, industry, research and environmental organisations and governments have agreed to support an independent study on the costs and performance of current power-generation technologies.
CEFC invests in smart future cities
02 October, 2015The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has used the Smart Future Cities conference to highlight how the corporation is working to adapt for the future.
VW's failure on the sustainability leadership test
29 September, 2015 by Francisco Szekely*Manipulating sustainability performance data to achieve greater market share is not only highly unethical but it has a significant impact on the business performance of a company. Francisco Szekely, Professor of Leadership and Sustainability at IMD and Director of IMD's Global Center for Sustainability Leadership (CSL), provides his opinions on the recent Volkswagen case.
The Star Sydney among Green Globe Awards finalists
29 September, 2015Echo Entertainment Group has been selected as one of 43 finalists in the NSW Government Green Globe Awards — an annual celebration of innovative environmental achievements and resource-saving measures from businesses, government and community groups across NSW.
AWA Queensland Water Awards winners announced
25 September, 2015The Australian Water Association's Queensland branch last week held its annual water awards, recognising outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations in the Queensland water sector.
Five principles for catalysing collaboration
25 September, 2015Monash University researchers have identified five key principles to facilitate collaboration between biophysical and social scientists to help solve the world's urgent sustainability problems.
Ontong Java Atoll under threat from climate change
23 September, 2015Displacement Solutions recently completed a two-month research mission to one of the world's most isolated atolls, the Solomon Islands' Ontong Java Atoll, in order to assess the impact of climate change on the small community.
Emerson helps Qatargas save energy and reduce greenhouse gases
23 September, 2015 | Supplied by: EmersonEmerson Process Management has provided automation and engineering services for a Qatargas project that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 1.6 million tonnes annually.
Cotton, irrigators support water portfolio shift
21 September, 2015Australia's cotton industry has welcomed news that federal responsibility for water has passed from the environment portfolio to the Department of Agriculture and its minister, Barnaby Joyce.
