Shell challenges students to find future energy solutions
29 August, 2013University students across Australia are invited to share their ideas about where future global energy resources should come from.
Social and environmental risks climb the corporate ladder
28 August, 2013Proposed changes to the Governance Principles and Recommendations applicable to Australian listed companies have been welcomed by sustainability advisory firm Net Balance.
Engineers Australia - Newcastle Division's 2013 Young Professional Engineer of the Year Award
28 August, 2013RPC Technologies has congratulated Manager of Engineering (Broadmeadow Office) Pierre Gouhier, who last week received the Engineers Australia - Newcastle Division 2013 Young Professional Engineer of the Year Award.
Enablon to help Orica achieve sustainability initiatives
28 August, 2013Orica has selected sustainability software provider Enablon to manage its safety, health, environment, community (SHEC) and sustainability initiatives worldwide.
Pilot plant to turn CO2 emissions into green building materials
26 August, 2013A CO2 mineral carbonation research pilot plant, to be established at the University of Newcastle (UoN), will trial a new method for permanently and safely storing carbon emissions generated from fossil fuels and other industrial processes.
Reshaping office space for connectivity, flexibility and sustainability
21 August, 2013 by Lauren DavisThe traditional office space is being reshaped, with the intention of combating rising rental costs and providing employees with more flexibility all at the same time. The new style of workplace can be seen in the Sydney office of CBRE at 363 George Street, which is moving to a new way of working.
The Corporate Environmental & Sustainability Governance Survey for 2013
19 August, 2013Independent standards company BSI incorporating NCSI has released its second biannual industry survey looking at current Australian corporate practices concerning environmental sustainability and climate change.
Improving storage life of fresh produce to reduce waste
19 August, 2013If we can add just one day to the life of fruit or vegetables through using novel microbial management methods we can make an enormous difference, according to a UWE research team. The team aims to develop a practical means of controlling food spoilage, storage life and shelf life of post-harvest produce while also minimising microbiological contamination from contact surfaces, collectively helping to reduce waste and improve food security and food safety.
Young Professionals Program brings clean energy to those in poverty
16 August, 2013Not-for-profit social business Pollinate Energy is sending three young Aecom professionals to India, in order to improve the livelihood of families living below the poverty line and support local microentrepreneurs.
Lend Lease appoints group head of sustainability
16 August, 2013Lend Lease has announced the appointment of Geoff Dutaillis to the role of group head of sustainability. Commencing in September, he will report to Group COO Dan Labbad.
Hindmarsh embraces sustainable design
13 August, 2013 | Supplied by: k20 ArchitectureWhen Hindmarsh Shire Council in Nhill, north-west Victoria, required new council facilities incorporating public services, council chambers and corporate offices, they turned to Melbourne-based architecture firm k20 Architecture to deliver a sustainable building.
Poll shows low concern for the environment this election
13 August, 2013The latest ANUpoll, conducted by the Australian National University and answered by 1200 people, revealed that public concern about the economy and job security has doubled since 2010, while concern about the environment and global warming has halved.
Weeding out the risks of carbon offset programs
13 August, 2013 by Lauren DavisA study into the potential risks of carbon offset programs has identified invasive high-biomass weeds, such as gamba grass, as a possible threat and deterrent for landholders wishing to get involved in such programs.
Sydney Water seeking energy savings
13 August, 2013 | Supplied by: AECOM Australia Pty LtdIdentifying ways to reduce energy usage takes on added importance when you’re consuming almost 1% of New South Wales’ total electricity demand each year. That’s the challenge facing Sydney Water amid the unprecedented transformation of Australia’s energy sector over the past decade.
The science behind infrastructure decisions
13 August, 2013 | Supplied by: WSP Australia Pty LimitedInfrastructure is critical to Australia’s growing cities and our way of life - what role do scientists play in making sure we get our infrastructure priorities right? This article is a Q&A with one of Parsons Brinckerhoff’s scientists, Barbara Pedersen, as a contribution to National Science Week.
