ASX 200 carbon reduction targets: only for the short term
06 December, 2013 by Tahlia MathiesonThe CDP Australia and New Zealand Climate Change Report 2013, released on 4 December, has shown that most ASX 200 companies' carbon reduction targets are short term and do not sufficiently acknowledge the scale and long-term attributes of climate change.
European Environment Agency publishes 2013 transport report
04 December, 2013The European Environment Agency (EEA) has released the 2013 edition of the annual 'Transport and Environment Reporting Mechanism (TERM)', which presents a comprehensive analysis of transport's effect on the environment in the European Union.
Buru Energy and MWH Global announce water-management partnership
04 December, 2013Buru Energy has established a strategic partnership with water consulting and engineering company MWH Global. The partnership will ensure best practices are implemented in managing water resources as part of Buru Energy's oil and gas exploration and development activities in the Canning Basin, WA.
Diamond facility for health and medical research
02 December, 2013 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider ElectricConstruction is almost complete on new innovative diamond-shaped 25,000 m2 purpose-built facility for the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI). The impressive 'intelligent' facility, on Adelaide's North Terrace adjacent to the Royal Adelaide Hospital, has been designed to foster researchers' creativity and productivity.
Improving energy efficiency for facilities management under a new climate change policy
02 December, 2013 by Ed Hanna*, Director Energy Action Sustainability Solutions | Supplied by: Energy ActionAustralian businesses are still expressing their commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, even though Energy Action has observed that there is perhaps a nuanced shift in the motivations that are leading companies to invest in energy efficiency and sustainability management.
Improving energy efficiency in facilities management
01 December, 2013 by John Boothroyd, Asia Pacific Energy and Sustainability Leader, Honeywell Building Solutions | Supplied by: Honeywell Process SolutionsMuch like any other industry, facility managers are facing increasing operational cost pressures and, as a result, are looking to energy efficiency improvements as a method to tackle this. But no longer are simple energy-monitoring solutions sufficient in achieving significant cuts in consumption. In today’s environment, integrated and cloud-based solutions are the next step in improving operations and delivering real value for businesses.
Western Desert wins inaugural Ethical Enterprise Award
30 November, 2013Holistic community health enterprise Western Desert has been announced winner of the inaugural Ethical Enterprise Award 2013. The national awards program was launched in July to celebrate the achievements of Australia's most inspirational enterprise.
Infrastructure leader calls for investment in resilience, not resistance
29 November, 2013David Singleton, global planning leader for Arup and chairman of the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia, says the building and infrastructure sectors need to invest in resilience, not resistance.
NZI Centre's market-leading NABERSNZ rating
28 November, 2013Auckland's NZI Centre has been awarded a 5-star base building Certified Rating for energy use under NABERSNZ, the office building energy rating scheme. The scheme provides ratings between one and six stars, with the NZI Centre's rating putting it in the 'market-leading' category.
Sustainable Buildings Research Centre wins second Master Builders' award
27 November, 2013The University of Wollongong's (UOW) Sustainable Buildings Research Centre has been recognised in Master Builders Australia's national awards program.
Water industry conference to join All-Energy Australia, Australian Sustainability and Waste Expo in 2014
27 November, 2013Inter-Water Australia is a new national water exhibition and conference aimed at water users in industry, commerce and the urban environment, as well as the water-supply industry.
Upcoming WMAA events for December
26 November, 2013The Waste Management Association of Australia (WMAA) is holding two events next week.
NMW revamps for 2014
26 November, 2013National Manufacturing Week (NMW) returns to the Sydney Showground from 13-16 May next year with a revamped look.
Green building addresses global change
22 November, 2013 by Lauren DavisThe University of Queensland's Global Change Institute (GCI), officially opened in August, was constructed to be a hub for research into sustainable building solutions. The building's purpose is reflected in its design, with environmentally friendly features meaning the institute is carbon neutral and consumes zero net energy.
Winners announced for 2013 NZI National Sustainable Business Network Awards
22 November, 2013Kiwibank and Nga Tangata Microfinance Trust have been named the overall winner of the 2013 NZI National Sustainable Business Network Awards for addressing the critical issue of breaking the poverty cycle.
