Sustainability

MOU to progress battery-firming tech in Australia

16 September, 2024 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd

Australian company Next-Gen has signed a memorandum of understanding with Siemens to progress the development and manufacturing of materials for battery-firming technology.


Rapid increase in methane emissions

11 September, 2024

The recently released Global Methane Budget 2024 has revealed that methane concentrations have risen faster than ever in the past three years.


Structured battery could pave the way for lighter, energy-efficient cars

11 September, 2024

A newly developed structured battery could increase the driving range of an electric car by up to 70% on a single charge and halve the weight of a laptop.


BlueScope joins push to decarbonise heavy industry

11 September, 2024 | Supplied by: HILT CRC

BlueScope Steel has joined HILT CRC, an Australian-based collaborative venture that is working towards creating a low-carbon heavy industry sector.


Agrivoltaics — key to reaching net zero?

05 September, 2024

Macquarie University researchers led the first workshop in NSW to advance investigation into the adoption of agrivoltaics in the race to net zero.


RMIT program for sustainable building design and construction

05 September, 2024

RMIT has launched a suite of vocational education skill sets to prepare the local building design and construction workforces for the clean economy future.


$8m Bioplastics Innovation Hub aims to end plastic waste

04 September, 2024

CSIRO and Murdoch University are developing 100% compostable bioplastics which are designed to break down in compost, land or water, without leaving a trace.


Scaling up critical minerals processing to meet green energy demands

04 September, 2024 by Stephen Beamond and Damian Pianta | Supplied by: Stantec

Demand for critical minerals for green energy is set to quadruple in the next five years — find out how demonstration plants can play a role in scaling up the processing.


GECA releases position statement on making recycled content claims

02 September, 2024 by Kendall Benton-Collins, Strategic Communications Manager – GECA | Supplied by: GECA

What you exclude on recycled content claims can be just as meaningful (or misleading) as what you include on product labels.


Digital divide threatens corporate journey to net zero

01 September, 2024 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric

A deep digital divide is emerging in corporate approaches to sustainability, potentially undermining Australia's journey to net zero.


Navigating asset transitions for a sustainable and equitable future

01 September, 2024 by Michelle Kiejda, Technical Director — Environment and Closure Planning, GHD | Supplied by: GHD Pty Ltd

Closing major assets like power stations or mines can profoundly impact local communities. Companies need to navigate these transitions thoughtfully.


IMARC 2024: the global mining and resources event is back

30 August, 2024

Energy transition and decarbonisation will be under discussion at IMARC, which is being held at ICC Sydney from 29–31 October 2024.


Ultragreen high-rise planned for St Kilda

30 August, 2024 | Supplied by: Gamuda Land

Gamuda Land's multi-residential Fareham development is focused on achieving net zero in operations and a minimum 8-star average NatHERS rating.


Turning CO2 into an eco-friendly resource

26 August, 2024

A new research initiative based at The University of Queensland could see carbon dioxide becoming a useful resource in the production of fuels and chemicals.


The Pressure to Report

22 August, 2024 | Supplied by: AMCS Australia Pty Ltd

These days, businesses are no longer just accountable to their customers or a single owner.


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