Sustainability

Infrastructure Sustainability Council CEO steps down

21 December, 2023

The Infrastructure Sustainability Council has announced that Ainsley Simpson, Chief Executive Officer, will be moving on to take a new role.


Thermo Fisher Thermo Scientific ARL iSpark Plus optical emission spectrometer range

21 December, 2023 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher Scientific

The Thermo Fisher spectrometer range is designed to streamline elemental analysis in the metal production, processing and recycling industries, as well as in labs.


Tackling urban heat across Australia

20 December, 2023

A new national observatory has been set up at UNSW to report and measure the heat vulnerability and cooling potential of Australia's urban centres.


ARENA CEO reappointed for three years

20 December, 2023

Darren Miller has been reappointed as ARENA CEO by Minister for Climate Change and Energy the Hon Chris Bowen MP.


UNSW professor wins prestigious prize

20 December, 2023

Martin Green, UNSW Sydney silicon solar cell specialist Scientia Professor, has won the 2023 Leigh Ann Conn Prize for Renewable Energy.


Seafood industry to benefit from CSIRO innovation

18 December, 2023

A new monitoring system for water quality combines data from water sensors and satellites to provide near-real-time reports and forecasts — much like a weather service.


2024 Thought Leaders: Cuong Vo

14 December, 2023 | Supplied by: Burkert Fluid Control Systems

Cuong Vo, General Manager at Bürkert Australia, talks about challenges facing manufacturers in 2024, the need for automation solutions and his company's carbon-neutral plans.


Parliament releases report on Australian food security

11 December, 2023

The Agriculture Committee's recommendations include creating a comprehensive National Food Plan and appointing a Minister for Food.


Helping Sydney prepare for hotter summers

11 December, 2023

A new study will map air temperatures across the City of Sydney while testing the thermal performance of assets like trees and parks.


Shale oil producer partners with Envirosuite to improve sustainability

06 December, 2023 | Supplied by: Envirosuite Operations Pty Ltd

Envirosuite has announced that one of the world's largest shale oil producers has signed a three-year contract to deploy the former's industrial environmental intelligence platform.


How the digital revolution is reshaping industry for a sustainable future

01 December, 2023 by Carlos Urbano, Pacific Zone Vice President, Industry, Schneider Electric | Supplied by: Schneider Electric

Digital technologies play a vital role in achieving sustainable industrial manufacturing, according to Carlos Urbano, Pacific Zone Vice President, Industry, Schneider Electric.


Mass timber office building opening in Melbourne

29 November, 2023

Hines has announced the practical completion of its mass timber office building in Melbourne, offering an employee-centric workspace.


2023 Premier's Sustainability Awards winners announced

28 November, 2023

The organisations and individuals leading positive environmental and social change across Victoria were recognised at the 2023 Premier's Sustainability Awards.


AFIA International Climate Change Scholarship winner announced

15 November, 2023

AFIA has announced Louis Edwards, Head of Renewable Energy Finance at Plenti, as the winner of the AFIA International Climate Change Scholarship.


Reducing energy and water use in oil refining with AI

26 October, 2023

A polymer membrane created by researchers could reshape how refineries process crude oil, reducing the energy and water required to extract useful materials.


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