Commonwealth Bank prices inaugural climate bond
31 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Commonwealth Bank of AustThe Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has priced its first climate bond, raising $650 million to fund a range of renewable and low-carbon projects in Australia.
EnviroSuite renews cloud software contract with Thames Water
29 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Envirosuite Operations Pty LtdAustralian environmental technology company EnviroSuite has announced the successful completion of its initial 12-month trial with Thames Water, the UK's largest water treatment authority.
Solar-powered street lamp wins sustainability challenge
23 March, 2017Engineering student Zheng Sibo has won Unitec Institute of Technology's latest sustainability challenge thanks to his design for a solar-powered street lamp.
Efficient pallet wrapper wins PIDA award
21 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Omni GroupThe award-winning Omni Pallet Wrapping Solution has the ability to reduce the amount of film used to wrap a pallet by over 50%.
Achieving business sustainability with a management systems approach, aligned to ISO 55000
21 March, 2017 by Farshad Ibrahimi, Executive Advisor & Service Line Leader, Asset Management, GHD Advisory | Supplied by: GHD Pty LtdWater utilities and other organisations with large asset portfolios are increasingly being asked to show regulators and stakeholders that they are delivering services in the most sustainable and efficient manner.
Embrace innovation at Ozwater'17
17 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Australian Water AssociationThe Australian Water Association's international water conference and trade exhibition, Ozwater, will be held from 16–18 May at ICC Sydney.
Schneider Electric among the World's Most Ethical Companies
17 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricThe Ethisphere Institute has published its list of the World's Most Ethical Companies for 2017, honouring companies that have not only demonstrated ethical leadership in their industries, but used ethical conduct as a profit driver and a competitive differentiator.
Crafting a community: Marrickville housing development gets underway
17 March, 2017 by Lauren DavisReal estate group Mirvac has unveiled its hotly anticipated plans for Marrick & Co, a residential development set to be located in the heart of the Sydney's Inner West.
Deadline extended for Water Abundance XPRIZE
16 March, 2017Tata Group, Australian Aid and XPRIZE are encouraging Australian innovators to enter the Water Abundance XPRIZE — a US$1.75 million global competition to harvest fresh water from the atmosphere.
Melbourne's apartments are failing the heat stress test
16 March, 2017 | Supplied by: University of MelbourneIf a heatwave hit Melbourne and the power blacked out, most of the city's apartment buildings would simply bake as air conditioners failed and indoor temperatures exceeded international health standards.
Through the eagle's eye
15 March, 2017 by Khory Hancock (Environmental Scientist)Khory Hancock takes a bird's-eye look at the environmental issues facing the world and explains what we can do.
The lowdown on SA's power plan
15 March, 2017 by Lauren DavisSouth Australian Premier Jay Weatherill has announced his plan for the state to take control of its energy future — a plan that has had Australia buzzing since its release.
TAFE NSW launches Environmental Management and Sustainability course
15 March, 2017 | Supplied by: TAFE NSWTAFE NSW has announced a brand new course: Certificate IV in Environmental Management and Sustainability.
New initiatives for the International WELL Building Institute
10 March, 2017The CEO of the International WELL Building Institute has announced a raft of updates that will support Australian building owners looking to boost the sustainability of their assets while supporting the health of building occupants.
Public transport encouraged at Jaques apartment complex
09 March, 2017Melbourne developer Riverlee Group is making environmentally sustainable transport easier for residents of its newly completed apartment complex, Jaques.
