Sustainability

$26 million to fund Australian-made iron technology

10 September, 2026

The funded project will test whether an alternative process could produce lower-emissions iron efficiently without relying on coal.


Beyond compliance: why ESG in construction is becoming a people issue

09 September, 2026 | Supplied by: Kennards

The shift comes as the industry faces significant workforce pressures, with skilled labour shortages identified as one of the biggest threats facing construction.


Consistent weaknesses found in corporate net zero claims

02 September, 2026

Incomplete emissions inventories were the most common issue found, particularly the exclusion of Scope 3 emissions while organisations waited for better supplier data.


How digital textile printing can rebuild local manufacturing in Australia

01 September, 2026 | Supplied by: Epson Australia Pty Ltd

Digital print localises production, insulating brands from global supply volatility while enabling transparent, traceable supply chains.


Nature is the blueprint for better cities

01 September, 2026 by Callum Simpson, Landscape Architecture Graduate, Queensland University of Technology

Consideration of the natural environment can no longer be treated as an optional design feature in development.


Improvements to climate-related financial disclosures considered

01 September, 2026

The Australian Government is consulting on changes to improve the efficiency of climate-related financial disclosures.


UTS pilot project to mitigate methane emissions

26 August, 2026

Initially focused on emissions from mines, the project will also help tackle methane emissions from landfill sites, waste disposal units and energy providers.


Government invests $1.5m in regional science partnerships

25 August, 2026

The initiative will support projects that deliver sustainable outcomes with potential for adoption across Asia–Pacific.


Zip Water releases 2025 Sustainability Report

20 August, 2026

The report revealed that the organisation's products have helped consumers avoid more than three billion single-use plastic bottles.


CEFC commits $150m to help small business cut energy costs

18 August, 2026 | Supplied by: Clean Energy Finance Corporation

The commitment builds on the successful CEFC co-financing program with ANZ, which has helped bring lower-cost clean energy finance to SMEs at scale.


Tomago Aluminium smelter gets green investment

13 August, 2026

The joint government investment will deliver a long-term renewable energy solution for the smelter that supports commercially sustainable operations beyond 2028.


Stantec acquires Sydney-based consultancy

13 August, 2026

The acquisition grows Stantec's environmental services team in Australia to nearly 450 professionals, with a presence in every mainland state.


NSW EPA CEO takes on federal role

11 August, 2026 | Supplied by: EPA NSW

CEO Tony Chappel will depart the state's independent regulator in September to take up a new role in the Australian Government.


Protecting the environment is top reason people recycle: report

05 August, 2026

Research has found reducing litter and landfill outweighs financial incentives as a motivator for recycling, with more than 12.3 billion containers returned.


2026 Love Water Grants recipients announced

04 August, 2026

They were awarded a share of $123,839 in funding from Hunter Water to support water-saving and sustainability-focused initiatives across the Lower Hunter.


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