CEFC invests in smart future cities
02 October, 2015The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has used the Smart Future Cities conference to highlight how the corporation is working to adapt for the future.
The Star Sydney among Green Globe Awards finalists
29 September, 2015Echo Entertainment Group has been selected as one of 43 finalists in the NSW Government Green Globe Awards — an annual celebration of innovative environmental achievements and resource-saving measures from businesses, government and community groups across NSW.
VW's failure on the sustainability leadership test
29 September, 2015 by Francisco Szekely*Manipulating sustainability performance data to achieve greater market share is not only highly unethical but it has a significant impact on the business performance of a company. Francisco Szekely, Professor of Leadership and Sustainability at IMD and Director of IMD's Global Center for Sustainability Leadership (CSL), provides his opinions on the recent Volkswagen case.
AWA Queensland Water Awards winners announced
25 September, 2015The Australian Water Association's Queensland branch last week held its annual water awards, recognising outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations in the Queensland water sector.
Five principles for catalysing collaboration
25 September, 2015Monash University researchers have identified five key principles to facilitate collaboration between biophysical and social scientists to help solve the world's urgent sustainability problems.
Emerson helps Qatargas save energy and reduce greenhouse gases
23 September, 2015 | Supplied by: EmersonEmerson Process Management has provided automation and engineering services for a Qatargas project that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 1.6 million tonnes annually.
Ontong Java Atoll under threat from climate change
23 September, 2015Displacement Solutions recently completed a two-month research mission to one of the world's most isolated atolls, the Solomon Islands' Ontong Java Atoll, in order to assess the impact of climate change on the small community.
Cotton, irrigators support water portfolio shift
21 September, 2015Australia's cotton industry has welcomed news that federal responsibility for water has passed from the environment portfolio to the Department of Agriculture and its minister, Barnaby Joyce.
Atlas Copco AQ 15-30 VSD oil-free compressor
21 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Atlas Copco Compressors AustraliaAtlas Copco's AQ 15-30VSD water-injected screw compressor, available in water-cooled and air-cooled versions, is designed to meet users' needs for pure, oil-free air while offering high-pressure capability and improved energy efficiency.
Sustainability strategy — no longer just a 'nice to have'
18 September, 2015 | Supplied by: EYThe sustainability arena has changed significantly over the past decade. Sustainability Matters talks to Dr Matthew Bell, EY Oceania Climate Change and Sustainability Leader, about the changing attitudes towards sustainability strategies and what organisations need to be thinking about.
The environmental impact of beer
17 September, 2015Edge Environment is asking consumers to question the environmental implications of their choices, using the everyday and very Australian act of buying some beer as an example.
Integrated solutions cutting costs in heavy industry sectors
15 September, 2015Veolia has come up with a way to help sectors such as oil and gas production reduce their operational costs while maintaining their social and environmental licence to operate.
Printed electronics made of compostable materials
14 September, 2015Researchers from the Karlsruhe Institute for Technology have developed printed electronics made of compostable natural materials and processes for industrial production.
Finalists announced for 2015 Green Globe Awards
14 September, 2015NSW Environment Minister Mark Speakman has announced the finalists for this year's Green Globe Awards — an environmental recognition program which celebrates excellence, leadership and innovation in sustainability.
Australia's sustainable property portfolios
07 September, 2015Australia and New Zealand are leading the world in sustainable real estate practices, according to the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB).
