Sustainability

Ethical oil startup wins $100K prize

23 January, 2025

NSW-based Levur has taken out KPMG's Nature Positive Prize — part of an annual Challenge to boost inventive environmental problem-solving.


Stepping up to mandatory Scope 3 emissions reporting: a smooth transition

22 January, 2025 by Meg Fricke, Partner with EY’s Climate Change and Sustainability Services team | Supplied by: EY

As Australia ushers in a new era of climate-related financial disclosure, many organisations are gearing up for a significant shift in their reporting practices.


New sustainability expo to help Australia transition to net zero

22 January, 2025

NET ZERO EXPO will run twice in Australia in 2025: first in Sydney on 27–28 August, then in Melbourne on 16–17 September.


CEFC invests $100 million in affordable, greener housing

17 January, 2025 | Supplied by: Clean Energy Finance Corporation

Clean Energy Finance Corporation, along with AXA IM Alts, invest in sustainable build-to-rent homes for key Australian worker employment hubs.


Australian Open set to reduce plastic waste by 400 kg

15 January, 2025 | Supplied by: Sustainability Victoria

Sustainability Victoria is reducing single-use plastic at the Australian Open 2025 by providing reusables during the international tennis tournament.


Storing CO2 in construction materials

14 January, 2025

A new study has found that storing carbon dioxide in building materials could hugely reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.


2025 Thought Leaders: Cuong Vo

13 January, 2025 | Supplied by: Burkert Fluid Control Systems

Bürkert Australia's General Manager expects growing demand for customised automation solutions with sustainability gaining traction in 2025.


Berrima Cement Works upgrades with sustainable tech

06 December, 2024 | Supplied by: Boral

Boral has unveiled new carbon-reducing technology at the site, which supplies 40% of cement in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.


Australian orgs partner to speed circular economy

04 December, 2024 | Supplied by: GS1 Australia

GS1 Australia has joined forces with the Product Stewardship Centre of Excellence to drive the development of sustainable practices across industries in Australia.


Victorian utility recognised at Asian Water Awards

02 December, 2024 | Supplied by: South East Water Ltd

South East Water won two awards for its Hydrotrak Geofencing technology, which has helped it to recover more than 65 ML of water that was previously unaccounted for.


Funding boost to cut cotton industry's emissions

29 November, 2024

The funding support hopes to enable Australia to become the preferred international supplier of low-emissions fibre.


Making the national electricity market fit for purpose

27 November, 2024

The Australian Government has commenced a review into how Australia's largest electricity grid and market will operate in the coming decades.


How to navigate Australia’s new climate regulations

25 November, 2024 by Thierry Lotrian, CEO of Climate & Decisions

Australia’s new mandatory climate reporting regulations are set to take effect next year, and they’ll impact thousands of businesses across the country.


$14 million boost for sustainable concrete research

20 November, 2024

SmartCrete CRC is co-funding six research projects that aim to advance Australia's concrete capabilities and help the sector reach net zero by 2050.


Insurance sector digs into impact of mandatory climate reporting

18 November, 2024 | Supplied by: Xceedance

Businesses are being encouraged to prepare for the impact of mandatory climate disclosure in Australia.


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