Industry News
Government encouraged to crack down on greenwashing
The Greens have welcomed the ACCC's announcement to investigate businesses for greenwashing, but have called for the government to go further in this area. [ + ]
UN Global Compact Network names Australian board
The UNGCNA has named ESG leaders as new appointees to the board to lead actions towards a more sustainable future. [ + ]
$4.8m to help Victorian businesses design out waste
Sustainability Victoria has called on organisations supporting the circular economy to apply for $4.8 million in funding through the Victorian Government. [ + ]
Is Australia in the race to net zero?
As global economies enter into a bidding war for dominance of hydrogen production, Australia is at risk of being left behind in the race to clean energy. [ + ]
EDF Renewables acquires offshore wind project
EDF Renewables has acquired the Newcastle Offshore Wind Farm, a floating offshore project under development. [ + ]
Driving innovation with $5.2m Energy Transition Hub
Siemens and Swinburne University of Technology have collaborated to set up a future Energy Transition Hub at the university's Hawthorn campus in Melbourne. [ + ]
saveBOARD: turning beverage cartons to construction products
saveBOARD has opened its first recycling facility in Australia, processing beverage cartons that would end up in landfill into sturdy construction material. [ + ]
Large-scale iron flow battery commissioned in Queensland
Researchers at the QUT-operated National Battery Testing Centre have commissioned the biggest large-scale iron flow battery outside of the United States. [ + ]
UNSW Cities Institute appoints director
The Central City District Commissioner for the Greater Cities Commission, Peter Poulet, has been appointed Director of the UNSW Cities Institute. [ + ]
Construction industry's pathway to net zero by 2040
A guide produced by UNSW experts is designed to help the construction industry achieve net zero in the built environment by 2040. [ + ]
Stephen Dunne appointed Chair of Greening Australia
Dunne has significant experience in financial services and is also a farm owner with an investment in livestock breeding, farmland conservation and restoration. [ + ]
ARENA provides $65m funding for Vast Solar's CSP plant
ARENA will provide $65 million funding for Vast Solar to construct a concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in Port Augusta, South Australia. [ + ]
AECOM appoints climate resilience lead
AECOM has announced the appointment of Kaya Wilson as climate resilience lead. [ + ]
Recycling water for a green Victoria
The Andrews government is investing in more sustainable water sources, such as recycled water, to keep parks and sporting facilities green while saving drinking water. [ + ]
Australian solar pioneers win prestigious energy prize
The Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering has been awarded to four Australian solar researchers for their work to develop PERC solar photovoltaic technology. [ + ]
