The Ethisphere Institute has published its list of the World's Most Ethical Companies for 2017, honouring companies that have not only demonstrated ethical leadership in their industries, but used ethical conduct as a profit driver and a competitive differentiator. [ + ]

The Australian Water Association's international water conference and trade exhibition, Ozwater, will be held from 16–18 May at ICC Sydney. [ + ]

If a heatwave hit Melbourne and the power blacked out, most of the city's apartment buildings would simply bake as air conditioners failed and indoor temperatures exceeded international health standards. [ + ]

Tata Group, Australian Aid and XPRIZE are encouraging Australian innovators to enter the Water Abundance XPRIZE — a US$1.75 million global competition to harvest fresh water from the atmosphere. [ + ]

TAFE NSW has announced a brand new course: Certificate IV in Environmental Management and Sustainability. [ + ]

South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill has announced his plan for the state to take control of its energy future — a plan that has had Australia buzzing since its release. [ + ]

NSW Planning Minister Anthony Roberts has opened a $14 million solar car park extension at Sydney Markets, built as part of the markets' continued commitment to environmental sustainability. [ + ]

The CEFC has announced the latest wave of transactions under its large-scale solar financing program, investing $77 million in three new projects in Queensland and Victoria. [ + ]

The CEO of the International WELL Building Institute has announced a raft of updates that will support Australian building owners looking to boost the sustainability of their assets while supporting the health of building occupants. [ + ]

Melbourne developer Riverlee Group is making environmentally sustainable transport easier for residents of its newly completed apartment complex, Jaques. [ + ]

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has made a $100 million investment in the AMP Capital Wholesale Office Fund (AWOF), helping to accelerate the development of world-leading, energy-efficient commercial property portfolios in Australia. [ + ]

ANZ has begun examining the impact of sea level rise and other climate impacts on housing mortgage risk. [ + ]

Construction is now underway on the next round of Tasmanian Irrigation projects, which aim to support regional development and sustainable growth in Tasmania's irrigated agriculture sector. [ + ]

Water technology company Xylem will be hosting an Insight Seminar at Adelaide Oval on 15 March, with Xylem brand Flygt set to introduce and showcase its latest developments. [ + ]

Clare Solar Farm, located in North Queensland, is expected to be one of the largest utility-scale solar facilities to be constructed this year. [ + ]