Industry News
NZ's Waste Management launches first GRI Sustainability Report
The report presents the company's sustainability progress during 2019 across five key areas. [ + ]
Global emissions cut by 17% during pandemic
A massive decline in energy demand during the COVID-19 crisis saw carbon emissions drop by 17% on a daily basis during April. [ + ]
Register for Schneider's Innovation Day 2020
Schneider Electric's Innovation Day, which brings together the IT, data centre and built environment industries, will be held on 21 May 2020. [ + ]
Sydney's Central Park wins Environmental Excellence Award
Inner Sydney's Central Park has been announced the Environmental Excellence Award winner in the Urban Development Institute of Australia Wingate National Awards for Excellence. [ + ]
AECOM digitises environmental planning
Infrastructure firm AECOM has launched a platform that streamlines environmental documentation and stakeholder engagement throughout the environmental assessment process. [ + ]
ARENA funds renewable methane demo plant
A $2.2 million project will see construction of a demonstration renewable methane plant to assess the benefits of using methane to 'green' Australia's gas networks. [ + ]
$300m to advance hydrogen industry
The Australian Government has issued a mandate that will see $300 million invested in Australia's hydrogen industry via the Advancing Hydrogen Fund. [ + ]
PPA seals deal for $570m solar farm project in Qld
Neoen has signed a 352 MWp PPA with CleanCo Queensland in one of Australia's most substantial renewable energy agreements to date. [ + ]
FIMER's storage product available on SA Home Battery Scheme
FIMER's REACT 2 residential energy storage solution has now been included on the South Australian Home Battery Scheme. [ + ]
Guidelines unpack confusion over compostable plastic
APCO, ABA and AORA have released new guidelines to cut through confusion and help businesses decide when and where to use certified compostable plastic packaging. [ + ]
Purpose-built facility sees Flender expand into WA
Global mechanical drives supplier Flender plans to expand into Western Australia, announcing a new state-of-the-art facility at the Tonkin Highway Industrial Estate in Bayswater. [ + ]
Businesses shift towards automation
Australian and global businesses are making a shift towards automation and remote operations — a move that is becoming increasingly critical in the current climate. [ + ]
Sydney Water makes hay while the streets are quiet
Sydney Water crews are taking advantage of the quiet streets, particularly in the CBD, to prioritise repair and upgrade projects. [ + ]
COVID-19 causing plastic waste issues
The Australian Council of Recycling is calling for urgent action to manage the increased plastic waste being generated by Australians during the COVID-19 shutdown. [ + ]
Sustainable infrastructure set to aid economic recovery
A report commissioned by the Australian Infrastructure Sustainability Council reveals that infrastructure will play a key role in our economic recovery. [ + ]
