Setting a new sustainable design benchmark
22 November, 2021In response to evolving workplace conditions in the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, developer and property investor Cbus Property recently lodged a new development application (DA) for its $1 billion commercial tower at 435 Bourke Street.
Roadmap paves the path for a sustainable bioenergy future
19 November, 2021The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has released its Bioenergy Roadmap which lays out a vision for a sustainable bioenergy industry.
Melbourne council invites feedback on smart city tech use
18 November, 2021The City of Stonnington in Melbourne is inviting community feedback as it embarks on a smart cities strategy.
COP26 — significant gains but a long way to go
16 November, 2021The Australian Government has said its 2030 emissions target is fixed but it is committed to "meeting and beating it" as around 200 countries reached a new climate deal and agreed to keep the 1.5°C global warming goal alive.
Smart windows block up to 70% heat, without blocking views
11 November, 2021New energy-saving material, developed by researchers from the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), helps control heat transmission without blocking views.
Businesses are cashing in on sustainability, according to new survey
08 November, 2021 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricThe research conducted by Schneider Electric shows that the majority (63%) of businesses believe that sustainable transformation provides a competitive edge.
Vic Premier's Sustainability Awards — finalists announced
02 November, 2021Victorians leading the transition to a circular economy have been recognised in the 2021 Premier's Sustainability Awards.
Impact X Summit Sydney being held during COP26
01 November, 2021Key international and Australian executives come together to accelerate pathways to net zero emissions.
Padstow Cheese quadruples output with help from Certa pump
01 November, 2021 | Supplied by: Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology SolutionsWhen a small cheese producer in Cornwall could no longer keep up with demand, the company turned to a MasoSine Certa pump from Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG).
Cool roofs, pavements to reduce heat island effects
28 October, 2021UNSW Sydney and the University of Sydney are jointly developing building materials that reflect rather than absorb solar energy.
Government policy catching up to industry on net zero targets
25 October, 2021The National Party of Australia has finally agreed to support, 'in principle', a net zero by 2050 policy, which has already been embraced by the agriculture and mining sectors.
Risky business: why sustainability is now central to mitigating risk
19 October, 2021 by Lany Harijanti* | Supplied by: Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)The role of risk manager is no longer confined to traditional financial risks but progressively is contributing more into how to support a sustainable business model.
Where states and territories lead, national governments can follow
13 October, 2021 by Tim Ash Vie, Director of the Under2 Coalition SecretariatAustralian states, territories and businesses are trailblazers in shifting towards renewable energy and developing plans to reach net zero emissions.
Driving sustainability with eco-friendly asphalt
12 October, 2021Stockland's newest masterplanned community will utilise more than 19,000 tonnes of an environmentally friendly road surfacing material known as Reconophalt.
All-Energy Australia 2021 launches virtual conference
12 October, 2021All-Energy Australia will host a free-to-attend virtual conference from 19–28 October, with a virtual Energy Efficiency Expo and Waste Expo Australia running alongside it.
