Why data centres must rethink water use
20 May, 2026 by Harry Jensen, Senior Operations Director, Australia and the Philippines, Equinix | Supplied by: Equinix Australia Pty LtdIn a world of increasing freshwater scarcity, we must balance digital innovation with responsible water use, says Equinix Senior Operations Director.
Ecolab releases 2025 report
19 May, 2026 | Supplied by: Ecolab Pty LtdThe 2025 Growth & Impact Report highlights how the company continues to deliver strong business performance while deepening its impact on customers.
$1m partnership to protect Australian waterways
19 May, 2026 | Supplied by: Suntory OceaniaSuntory Oceania and Griffith University will fund critical research and help inform how Australians protect water for future generations.
More could be done for sustainability in Budget, say industry groups
14 May, 2026 by Kylie BaraczIndustry and environmental leaders have provided strong reviews of the federal Budget after green schemes and future electric vehicle owners were left wanting.
Green schemes take a hit in federal Budget 2026
13 May, 2026The Australian Government announced its Budget for the 2026–2027 financial year, with future EV owners and some sustainability projects left the worse for wear.
NSW Govt to fast-track renewable energy project deliveries
06 May, 2026The new law will allow the NSW Energy Minister to identify and streamline the highest-priority renewable energy projects in the planning pipeline.
New method eliminates need for toxic lead in solar panels
05 May, 2026The safe and scalable fabrication method creates high-quality, lead-free perovskite material with fewer performance-limiting defects.
Water treatment plant receives 'Blue Loan'
29 April, 2026The WA plant's $170.5m refinancing has been recognised under the Blue Finance Guidelines Version 2.0 from the IFC.
ARBS 2026: one week to go
29 April, 2026The refrigeration, air conditioning and building services event will open its doors at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre next week.
Five potential hubs found for CCUS
28 April, 2026An industry consortium developing a Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage hub study for Asia, has added three partners and has identified five potential hubs.
Nominations open for TechDiversity Awards
28 April, 2026The 'Tech for Good' category at the Awards includes an Environmental Sustainability stream.
Packaging releases 1000 tonnes of plastic per year: study
28 April, 2026The study found that microplastic exposure from packaging is not random but driven by three predictable factors.
Key insights from first mandatory sustainability reporting
23 April, 2026Mallesons' latest report breaks down the insights from Australia's first wave of mandatory sustainability reports.
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.
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%.

