GHD digs its new tunnel guru
03 November, 2012Engineering, architecture and environmental consulting company GHD is responding to growing market needs for experienced tunnelling professionals by appointing Evan Stamatopoulos as its Major Projects Executive - Tunnels.
New GECA CEO calls for significant green claims to be verified
02 November, 2012Rupert Posner, the newly appointed CEO of Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA), says consumers need independent reassurance to avoid being taken in by greenwashing.
Renewable energy on target for billions in investment: independent analysis
01 November, 2012An independent report from strategic consultancy SKM MMA shows that Australia’s 20% Renewable Energy Target has delivered $18.5 billion in investment, with the potential for $18.7 billion more if the policy is retained in its current form.
LNG researcher wins PM’s science prize
01 November, 2012A leading researcher who is helping to make the nation’s vast reserves of liquefied natural gas (LNG) an even cleaner fuel is among five winners of the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science announced yesterday in Canberra.
Framework for public sector sustainability reporting
01 November, 2012Global Reporting Initiative’s Focal Point Australia has released research demonstrating how public sector sustainability reporting can increase public accountability and improve operational efficiency while reducing the reporting burden.
Australian scientists join global research community
31 October, 2012Australia has joined the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), a research organisation which specialises in the application of advanced systems analysis to examine the complex systems which are at the heart of today’s global challenges.
Green chemistry helps promote sustainable manufacturing
31 October, 2012Greener manufacturing in the chemical, pharmaceutical and food industries has received a boost following the establishment of the $24.9 million Victorian Centre for Sustainable Chemical Manufacturing (VCSCM).
LSBF unveils MBA with carbon management specialisation
31 October, 2012The London School of Business and Finance (LSBF) has launched a Global MBA with a specialisation in aarbon management.
Diverse transport options build more sustainable communities, says GBCA
31 October, 2012Increasing the uptake of walking, riding and use of public transport requires a strategic, holistic approach, says Australia’s green building organisation.
Australian-first meeting of major banks and environmental regulators to develop best practice
31 October, 2012In an Australian first, senior executives from the banking, finance and related industries will join environmental regulators at the Environmental Bankers Association of Australasia (EBAA) Roundtable in November.
EECA to fund energy-efficient design advice for commercial buildings
30 October, 2012Expert advice to help developers design and construct commercial buildings that use up to 70% less energy than the average building is available through a new program launched on Monday.
Grants support smarter energy use across the community
30 October, 2012New funding rounds for three energy efficiency grant programs have been announced.
A National Sustainability Council for Australia
30 October, 2012On 23 October, Minister for the Environment Tony Burke announced the establishment of a National Sustainability Council (NSC) for Australia.
Eversons Food Processors wins 2012 Prime Minister’s Water Wise Award
29 October, 2012Senator Don Farrell, Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and Urban Water, has congratulated Macleay River Meats - trading as Eversons Food Processors - on winning the 2012 Prime Minister’s Water Wise Award.
When to retrofit vs when to replace with data centres
29 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Emerson Network PowerEmerson Network Power has released guidelines for organisations to consider when deciding to retrofit or replace a data centre in the quest for greater efficiency.
