$100million Investment Into Sustainable Housing by CEFC
The CEFC has invested $100 million in an innovative new affordable build-to-rent (BTR) strategy managed by AXA IM Alts, which aims to bring the benefits of clean energy technologies and design to deliver high quality, sustainable, affordable homes across Australia’s...
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...
Sustainable Wine Packaging Innovator Secures $100,000 Feasibility Grant
Packamama, a pioneer in sustainable wine packaging, has been awarded a $100,000 feasibility grant from the Australian Government under the Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII), Renewables and Low Emissions Round. This grant is part of a broader $1.43 million...
$100million Investment Into Sustainable Housing by CEFC
The CEFC has invested $100 million in an innovative new affordable build-to-rent (BTR) strategy managed by AXA IM Alts, which aims to bring the benefits of clean energy technologies and design to deliver high quality, sustainable, affordable homes across Australia’s largest cities. In its initial...
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...
Sustainable Wine Packaging Innovator Secures $100,000 Feasibility Grant
Packamama, a pioneer in sustainable wine packaging, has been awarded a $100,000 feasibility grant from the Australian Government under the Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII), Renewables and Low Emissions Round. This grant is part of a broader $1.43 million funding initiative supporting 15 Australian...
Amcor Named Among Australia’s Sustainability Leaders
Responsible packaging solutions provider, Amcor has once again been listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) Australia Index, highlighting its dedication to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) sustainability. The company ranked in the top 12% of the packaging and containers industry, cementing its leadership...
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...
Sustainability at The Core of Microsoft’s New Zealand Hyperscale Cloud Region
In a groundbreaking step for New Zealand’s digital evolution, Microsoft has introduced the country’s first hyperscale cloud region. This move marks a significant milestone in Microsoft’s nearly 40-year history in New Zealand, opening new doors for businesses, communities, and individuals to harness the power of...
Population Growth Threat to Australia’s Water Security
Water demand driven by population growth is surpassing the gains made in Australians’ household water use efficiency, according to a new report from Sustainable Population Australia (SPA) titled Big Thirsty Australia: How Population Growth Threatens Our Water Security and Sustainability. The report highlights that, since...
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...