Office tower cuts HVAC energy use by nearly 50%
22 April, 2026 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricThe building has cut almost half of the HVAC electricity use and 5% of gas consumption annually, extending HVAC asset life by at least 20%.
Cost greater to abandon net zero transition, say G7 leaders
22 April, 2026The latest BSI report states 74% of G7 leaders believe the economic risks of not transitioning to net zero are greater than the risks of doing so.
American microbiologist wins 2026 Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize
21 April, 2026Professor Joan Bray Rose has been awarded for her work as a key pioneer in the development of QMRA.
Leafy greens identified as potential metal mining tools
14 April, 2026Kale and broccoli could be used to extract toxic metals from contaminated soil for use in medical technologies and energy projects.
Veolia ANZ appoints new CEO
08 April, 2026 | Supplied by: Veolia Australia and New ZealandVeolia is moving into a new chapter in its development, leading to new appointments in its Australian and New Zealand operations.
Battery fires increase, prompting national battery stewardship
01 April, 2026 | Supplied by: Battery Stewardship CouncilThe environment ministers have signalled a shift towards a nationally consistent battery stewardship, prioritising the exploration of a mandatory approach.
Call for electrification of Australian economy
01 April, 2026A coalition of energy, industry and consumer advocacy organisations has urged governments to move quickly to help Australians make the switch to efficient electric technologies.
Closing the policy gap: the case for fibre transparency in Australia's fashion industry
31 March, 2026 by Dr Rebecca Van Amber, CTexFTI, Senior Lecturer, RMIT University’s School of Fashion and TextilesIf food and cosmetics must disclose every ingredient, why shouldn't clothing and textiles? Dr Van Amber highlights the need for transparent labelling.
Qld bridge earns 'Excellent' sustainability score
31 March, 2026The 460-metre-long structure achieved the certification under the Infrastructure Sustainability Council's Design and As-Built Rating Scheme.
How Australia's built environment is navigating sustainability communications
26 March, 2026 by John Pabon, chair of The Conference Board’s ANZ Sustainability Leaders Council and co-author of The Australian Built Environment Communications ReportA new industry report reveals a sector grappling with a deceptively difficult question: not how to build more sustainably, but how to talk about it effectively.
The hidden sustainability opportunity in Australia's construction
25 March, 2026 by Micah Biggs, Director, Love ReinforcingDecarbonising construction is not only about specifying greener materials, but also about modernising the systems that govern how projects are delivered.
Partnership launches Living Lab to test decarbonisation tech
25 March, 2026The partnership aims to expand Green Transformation business in Australia by establishing a scalable proving ground for decarbonisation.
Data centres must face strict rules on energy and water, says ACF
24 March, 2026The federal government has set national expectations for data centres; however, the Australian Conservation Foundation believes this is not enough to curb impacts.
Electrification can protect against global disruption, says EEC
24 March, 2026The Energy Efficiency Council has called on government to ramp up support for the electrification of Australian homes to bolster their resilience to global energy shocks.
Epson on CDP 'A List'
19 March, 2026 | Supplied by: Epson Australia Pty LtdThe company received the highest possible rating in the Water Security category of the CDP assessment conducted by the international non-profit organisation.
