Virgin Australia Partners With Viva Energy on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Initiative
Virgin Australia has established a partnership with Viva Energy to incorporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for flights leaving Proserpine, Queensland, during a five-month period from March to July 2025. SAF, produced from renewable materials like waste oils and agricultural byproducts,...
Australia-China Green Finance Partnership Receives $580,000 Grant
A research consortium from three leading Australian universities has been awarded $580,000 by the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations to enhance green finance cooperation between Australia and China. The project, “Towards Interoperability of Australia-China Sustainable Finance Taxonomies,” will be led...
Mars Appoints New Chief Sustainability Officer
Mars Incorporated announced that Alastair Child will step into the role of Chief Sustainability Officer effective February 3, 2025. Alastair, currently Vice President of Global Sustainability for Mars Snacking, will spearhead the company’s efforts to drive sustainability across its global...
Virgin Australia Partners With Viva Energy on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Initiative
Virgin Australia has established a partnership with Viva Energy to incorporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for flights leaving Proserpine, Queensland, during a five-month period from March to July 2025. SAF, produced from renewable materials like waste oils and agricultural byproducts, represents a critical element in...
Australia-China Green Finance Partnership Receives $580,000 Grant
A research consortium from three leading Australian universities has been awarded $580,000 by the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations to enhance green finance cooperation between Australia and China. The project, “Towards Interoperability of Australia-China Sustainable Finance Taxonomies,” will be led by Dr. Rui Zhong from...
Mars Appoints New Chief Sustainability Officer
Mars Incorporated announced that Alastair Child will step into the role of Chief Sustainability Officer effective February 3, 2025. Alastair, currently Vice President of Global Sustainability for Mars Snacking, will spearhead the company’s efforts to drive sustainability across its global operations. In his new role,...
Deloitte Survey Reveals Insights Into Changing Behaviours
The latest Deloitte ConsumerSignals Survey reveals climate change is a global priority, driving action across people’s roles as citizens, employees, and consumers. In a September 2024, Deloitte surveyed 20,000 respondents across 20 countries, 56% reported experiencing at least one climate-related extreme weather event in the...
Avolon & Air New Zealand Agree Clean Tech Aircraft Partnership
Avolon, a leading global aviation finance company, and Air New Zealand have agreed a memorandum of understanding to partner on research to support the commercialisation of electric aircraft, and other novel propulsion technologies including battery hybrid and hydrogen. The agreement also includes the signing a...
Mandatory Climate Reporting in Australia for Businesses Begins
Australia has enacted groundbreaking climate reporting regulations requiring businesses to assess their greenhouse gas emissions and develop strategies to address potential climate-related risks. Approved in 2024, this legislation marks a major overhaul of corporate reporting and director responsibilities, according to the Australian Institute of Company...
Air NZ Invests In Largest SAF Purchase
New Zealand’s largest airline, Air New Zealand, has advanced its commitment to sustainability with a landmark agreement to procure more than 30 million liters of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Neste. This deal marks the airline’s largest SAF purchase to date, with the fuel set...
Cargill Eyes Sustainable Canola in Australia
Cargill has introduced a new program in Australia, designed to meet the growing demand for sustainable canola while providing farmers with new income opportunities. The initiative, Cargill SustainConnect, builds on a successful pilot run in 2023 and aims to connect Australian canola growers with emerging...
Greenwashing: Implications for Australian Businesses and Sustainability Goals
In recent years, the global focus on sustainability has grown significantly, with individuals and organisations alike recognising the need for responsible environmental practices. However, alongside this growing concern, there has been a rise in a deceptive practice known as greenwashing. This article aims to shed...
Leading the Way: Australia’s Global Standing in Sustainable Business Practices
In Our Previous Article In our previous article,we explored the remarkable rise of sustainable business practices in Australia. Building upon that foundation, we now delve into how Australian businesses compare on the sustainability front on a global scale. From renewable energy advancements to environmental regulations,...