ASX focuses on sustainability risk and disclosure
30 September, 2014
With more and more regulators around the world demanding companies disclose their key environmental, social and economic risks, it is becoming increasing clear that sustainability should be an integral part of any company's core business strategy.
Barangaroo showcases sustainability in business
29 September, 2014 by Lauren DavisThe Australia's Sustainability in Business Conference & Exhibition is all about the benefits that sustainability can bring to businesses. The event will feature a range of speakers, one of whom is Ro Coroneos - manager community and social strategy, Barangaroo, Lend Lease.
Energy Green Paper outlines blueprint for future policies
25 September, 2014The Australian Government has released the Energy Green Paper - a document which includes policy approaches to ensure reliable and affordable energy that supports business competitiveness, lowers the cost of living and grows exports.
New Zealand road lighting conference returns in 2015
24 September, 2014Road Lighting 2015, to be held from 9-10 March in Auckland, will help New Zealand road lighting authorities learn about LED road lighting developments that could halve the country's road lighting costs.
2014 National Landcare Awards winners announced
24 September, 2014The National Landcare Awards gala dinner, held last week in Melbourne's Royal Exhibition Building, celebrated 25 years of Landcare and the outstanding individuals and groups who are excelling in their delivery of a range of different landcare projects.
Companies call for RET to stay
23 September, 2014Forty small and medium businesses from around Australia have submitted an open letter to the government, urging it to retain the Renewable Energy Target (RET) and reject the recommendations of the recent review to shut down or severely reduce the target.
CSIRO to present at mining conference
22 September, 2014Resourceful Events is this week holding the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC 2014). Held at the Melbourne Conference and Exhibition Centre from 22-26 September, the event brings together mining leaders, policymakers, financiers, technical experts, innovators and educators under one roof.
Sydney students to learn food sustainability
19 September, 2014Researchers from the UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures have been awarded a grant from the NSW Government to introduce food sustainability into the curriculum for student chefs and event managers at Sydney TAFE.
Low-carbon living is the future, says sustainability professor
19 September, 2014Professor Peter Newman AO - former NSW Sustainability Commissioner in Sydney and Project Leader for the CRC for Low Carbon Living (CRCLCL) - today presented the seminar 'Low Carbon Research in The Wild West' at UNSW.
Convention 2014 to include climate change conference
18 September, 2014Engineers Australia is bringing Convention 2014 - said to be the largest engineering event ever held in the Southern Hemisphere - to Melbourne from 24-28 November.
A one-stop shop for renewable energy grid integration projects
18 September, 2014The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and the Energy Networks Association (ENA) have formed a collaboration which is set to provide a one-stop shop of up-to-date renewable energy grid integration projects and findings.
Australia's plastic is polluting our coastline
16 September, 2014CSIRO scientists have conducted a survey of marine debris along Australia's coastline and concluded that the majority of the rubbish is plastic from Australian sources.
Grain yields boosted by over 50% without extra water
16 September, 2014With just a few simple changes in farming practice, Australian grain farmers are boosting yield by over 50% without using any extra water.
Bridging the gap between distributors and customer
15 September, 2014 by Matt Gleeson, Oracle Utilities Regional Vice President at Oracle APAC | Supplied by: Oracle Corporation Australia
Recent developments in the utilities industry have made one thing very clear: for energy companies, doing business the way they have until now no longer represents a sustainable course of action.
Finalists for the 2014 Victorian Premier's Sustainability Awards
12 September, 2014Twenty-seven finalists have been announced for the Premier's Sustainability Awards 2014. Now in their 12th year, the awards recognise and reward leadership in sustainability and celebrate the contribution businesses, institutions, communities and individuals make to a more liveable and sustainable Victoria.
