NZ Post takes the crown at NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards
01 December, 2017The winners of the NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards 2017 have been announced, after the judges had the difficult task of narrowing down the highest number of entries ever received in the competition's 15-year history.
Wilmar links loan to sustainability performance
01 December, 2017Palm oil producer Wilmar International has partnered with ING to convert a portion of its existing revolving credit facility of US$150 million with the bank into a sustainability performance-linked loan.
Winners announced for WWF-New Zealand 2017 Conservation Innovation Awards
30 November, 2017The winners of WWF-New Zealand's 2017 Conservation Innovation Awards have been announced, with three innovative ideas eventually selected out of a record-breaking 47 entries and 35 finalists.
Sustainability researchers among 2017 CSIRO Awards recipients
29 November, 2017 by Lauren DavisAustralian sustainability researchers are among the winners of the 2017 CSIRO Awards, presented at the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra.
Dairy Tomorrow — NZ dairy sector launches new strategic vision
27 November, 2017New Zealand's dairy sector has launched its 'Dairy Tomorrow' strategy, which is intended to lead to a longer term conversation about what New Zealand's future farm and food systems could look like.
Urban SOS 2017 finalists redefine the 'hour city'
21 November, 2017 | Supplied by: Aecom Australia Pty LtdUrban SOS 2017: hOUR City is a global student ideas competition that challenged multidisciplinary teams to connect more people in regions around the world to the opportunities found in contemporary cities.
First round of Smart Cities and Suburbs grants allocated
17 November, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-Embling and Lauren DavisAssistant Minister for Cities and Digital Transformation Angus Taylor has announced the recipients of the first grants under the federal Smart Cities and Suburbs program, awarding $28.5 million to 52 projects across Australia.
Australian Energy Storage Conference heads to Adelaide
17 November, 2017 | Supplied by: Exhibitions & Trade Fairs Pty LtdThe Australian Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition is heading to Adelaide in 2018.
Circular economy conference kicks off this week
15 November, 2017A conference focused on the circular economy is being held in Adelaide's Tonsley Innovation District, bringing together business, government and academia to collectively work towards a more sustainable and circular economy for South Australia and the country more broadly.
Untapped opportunities for Australia's mid-tier buildings
14 November, 2017 | Supplied by: Green Building Council AustraliaAustralia's cities are built on untapped opportunities — specifically, up to 80,000 untapped opportunities that need government support to meet their potential — if a new report is to be believed.
GHD awarded for pump station upgrade, sanitary survey improvement
10 November, 2017 | Supplied by: GHD Pty LtdProfessional services company GHD has been the recipient of two different awards in recent weeks, which were presented at opposite ends of Australia.
Green infrastructure needed to futureproof Sydney, students claim
09 November, 2017Students at UNSW are urging regulators to properly consider green infrastructure — such as natural drainage, tree canopies and green walls — when setting charges for new property developments.
Virtual greening app helps Australians style their homes with plants
08 November, 2017Horticultural Innovation Australia has launched the Plant Life Balance campaign, which is designed to get Australians excited about styling their homes with plants by promoting the health and wellbeing benefits they bring.
How algorithms can improve our responses to environmental incidents
08 November, 2017 by Robin Ormerod, Managing Director, Envirosuite | Supplied by: Envirosuite Operations Pty LtdWhen an environmental incident occurs, acting quickly and effectively is the aim of every regulatory agency and industry involved. In many cases, however, achieving the goal of speed and effectiveness can be difficult.
Winners announced for 2017 Green Gown Awards Australasia
07 November, 2017Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS) has announced the winners of the 2017 Green Gown Awards Australasia — an awards scheme dedicated to recognising excellence in sustainability within the tertiary education sector in Australasia.
