Putting clean energy projects on the map
21 May, 2013 by Lauren DavisOn 17 May, the Minister for Climate Change, Industry and Innovation, Greg Combet, launched the Clean Energy Map at a press conference in Canberra. The online, Google-style map provides a visual representation of over 1200 nationwide projects which are cutting greenhouse gas emissions, reducing energy costs and investing in new technologies.
How to succeed with ‘green’ changes at facilities
20 May, 2013There are many operational and behavioural changes that can be made to reduce the carbon footprint of facilities at a minimal cost, according to Dan Hoffman, one of the international keynote speakers at the upcoming Total Facilities expo.
Brisbane building wins Best Sustainable Development
20 May, 2013215 Adelaide Street, Brisbane was announced winner of the Thinc Award for Best Sustainable Development - Existing Buildings at the 2013 Property Council of Australia Innovation and Excellence Awards.
MidCoast’s award-winning Water Recycling and Reuse Program
20 May, 2013The Australian Government has congratulated MidCoast Water on winning the 2013 Recovering, Recycling and Reusing category at the annual Institute of Public Works Engineers Australia, NSW Division, Excellence Awards.
Publication of waste and recycling reports
17 May, 2013The Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities has released the Hazardous Waste Data Assessment. The department has also released Organics Recycling in Australia - Industry Statistics 2011.
New safety rules to protect offshore workers and environment
17 May, 2013On 15 May, the Australian Parliament passed a landmark law to better protect Australian offshore workers and Australia’s pristine marine environment.
Partnership between Australian Sustainability and Banksia Awards
16 May, 2013Australian Sustainability Conference is proud to announce that it is a partner of the Banksia Foundation Sustainability Awards.
MWH Global selected as Program Manager for Thames Water ‘Super Alliance’
16 May, 2013Thames Water has announced that MWH Global will be the Program Manager participating in its ‘Super Alliance’ of industry-leading organisations.
Will the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games deliver a lasting legacy?
16 May, 2013The design and construction of the 2018 Commonwealth Games Village is Australia’s opportunity to build on past triumphs and ensure a lasting legacy for the Gold Coast community, says the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA).
Environmental engineer wins environment award
15 May, 2013Environmental engineer Veena Sahajwalla received top honours in the Environment category at the prestigious annual InStyle and Audi Women of Style Awards ceremony last night.
The future of the Clean Energy Future package
15 May, 2013A statement of the current and future impacts of the government’s Clean Energy Future package has been released.
Budget invests in clean technology
15 May, 2013The Gillard government will bring forward $160 million in Clean Technology Investment Program funding to 2014-15 to increase manufacturing investment and boost productivity and competitiveness.
National Sustainability Council launches Sustainable Australia report
15 May, 2013The National Sustainability Council has used the launch of its first public report to challenge Australians from all walks of life to become involved in a national conversation about the kind of Australia we want for ourselves and future generations.
Creating business opportunities for Africa’s poor key to sustainable development: UNDP report
14 May, 2013Involving low-income communities in markets and businesses across Africa is essential for economic growth to translate into sustainable development, according to a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report.
Kimberly-Clark’s 2012 sustainability achievements nothing to sniff about
13 May, 2013A 24% reduction in carbon emissions over 12 months is just one of the many achievements highlighted in the first fully online sustainability report for Kimberly-Clark Australia and New Zealand (KCANZ).
