Brisbane Airport recognised for reducing carbon emissions
19 January, 2016Brisbane Airport has been certified as Airport Carbon Accredited at Level 3 (Optimisation). It is the second Australian airport, and the eighth in the Asia-Pacific region, to reach this level of accreditation.
What does Paris mean for carbon and waste in Australia?
13 January, 2016 by Mike Ritchie, Managing Director, MRA Consulting Group | Supplied by: MRA Consulting GroupAustralia has finally committed to limit anthropogenic global warming to less than a 2°C increase. But our country has a chequered history in respect of climate change policy, and it is a brave person who would bank on consistent government policy going forward.
CEO Insights: Jonathan McKeown, Chief Executive, Australian Water Association
12 January, 2016 | Supplied by: Australian Water Association
Jonathan McKeown, Chief Executive of Australian Water Association, discusses trends, challenges and impacts on the water industry for the year ahead.
The City of Carbon Neutrality
21 December, 2015Adelaide Lord Mayor Martin Haese spoke at COP21 earlier this month about the goal to make his city carbon neutral by 2025.
Aurecon launches 2015 sustainability report
17 December, 2015Aurecon has launched its FY 2015 sustainability report 'One World. Their Future'. The aim of the report is to highlight the continuing momentum of Aurecon's sustainability journey, ensured continued transparency across corporate governance structures and continued support of the environment.
Australia's cities can conserve threatened wildlife
17 December, 2015Australian cities can play a part in conserving the country's endangered animals and plants, with all our cities and towns currently containing species that are officially listed as threatened.
Register now for the Australian Summer Study on Energy Productivity 2016
15 December, 2015The third Australian Summer Study on Energy Productivity will take place from 24–26 February 2016 at the Novotel Sydney Manly Pacific.
Food donation program expands for Christmas
15 December, 2015In the lead-up to Christmas, Tasty Fresh Food Co and the St Vincent de Paul Society are expanding their 20-year partnership with a major giving initiative.
The best of the HVAC&R industry announced
15 December, 2015The winners of the Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Airconditioning and Heating (AIRAH) Awards 2015 have been announced.
Your guide to sustainable seafood this Christmas
14 December, 2015The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) is calling on seafood-loving Australians to shop sustainably this festive season.
Design software to empower environmental entrepreneurs
10 December, 2015The Autodesk Entrepreneur Impact Program enables start-up companies who innovate for positive environmental or social impact to apply for free access to Autodesk software so they can get to market faster.
Melbourne models climate risks for infrastructure planning
08 December, 2015The City of Melbourne has developed an innovative tool that will allow the city to predict the impact of extreme climate events and prepare for the city through investments in smart infrastructure.
Reduce Your Juice trial a success for energy savings
04 December, 2015Brisbane's new energy-saving program, 'Reduce Your Juice', has successfully concluded initial trials, with participants in the trials reporting power bill savings of more than 18%.
Toyota dealers drive energy-saving efforts
04 December, 2015Since 2008, Toyota dealers around New Zealand have been taking part in a nationwide drive to improve resource efficiency and save on business costs.
The inaugural Renewable Cities Forum is coming in 2016
03 December, 2015Exhibition and Trade Fairs has announced the inaugural Renewable Cities Forum 2016 — a two-day forum for local government and industry to showcase and share the plans, achievements and challenges of Australian cities moving to renewable and innovative energy systems for electricity and public transport.
