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Award-winning warehouse reduces energy use by over 50%

14 December, 2017

Toll Group has been recognised at the National Energy Efficiency Awards 2017, taking out the award for Best Industrial Energy Efficiency Project for its recently upgraded Toll–Nike facility.


ICC in the spotlight at ARBS 2018

06 December, 2017

The future of the built environment will be on show at ARBS 2018, Australia's international air-conditioning, refrigeration and building services trade exhibition.


Dairy Tomorrow — NZ dairy sector launches new strategic vision

27 November, 2017

New 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.


First round of Smart Cities and Suburbs grants allocated

17 November, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-Embling and Lauren Davis

Assistant 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.


Circular economy conference kicks off this week

15 November, 2017

A 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.


Consulting firms report progress addressing gender equality issues

01 November, 2017

Flexible work arrangements, sexual harassment policies and non-gendered parental leave are amongst the key policies identified in a progress report published by a group of executives from some of Australia's largest consulting firms seeking to address systemic gender equality issues.


2020 sustainablity goals on target at Brambles

18 October, 2017

As a result of its circular business model and supply chain expertise, Brambles has reported it is progressing closer to its 2020 sustainability goals.


Melbourne welcomes All-Energy Australia and Waste Expo Australia

13 October, 2017

The All-Energy Australia and Waste Expo Australia conferences ran concurrently at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 11–12 October 2017.


Energy Networks Australia and ARENA workshop the electricity network of the future

22 September, 2017

Energy Networks Australia and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) joined forces in a workshop to generate ideas that will help determine how we operate the electricity networks of the future.


Discount finance program encourages Australians to switch to EVs

06 September, 2017

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is supporting a $100 million asset finance program to encourage Australians to switch to electric vehicles.


City of Swan residents are keen to think green

22 August, 2017

The City of Swan's Thinking Green sustainability living workshops have had another successful year, with Mayor Mick Wainwright reporting high attendance levels for 2017.


Eco Expo Asia 2017 attracts international pavilions

15 August, 2017

The 12th edition of Eco Expo Asia will be held at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong, from 26–29 October 2017.


SUEZ Community Grants program awards $175,000 in funding

11 August, 2017

The 2017 SUEZ Community Grants program saw 19 lucky community groups, schools and organisations from across Australia receive more than $175,000 to help improve their local communities and the environment.


Is workplace health and safety important to you?

08 August, 2017

If the answer is yes, you and your colleagues are encouraged to attend the inaugural SAFETYconnect event. Over 400 professionals have already signed up to attend this world-class conference and expo, to be held from 16–17 August at Rosehill Gardens, Sydney.


Victorian Energy Efficiency Target program gets an upgrade

01 August, 2017

The Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (VEET) program has changed its name to Victorian Energy Upgrades and introduced several new activities.


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