Research says Aussie businesses support decarbonisation, but urgent action is needed
New national research has reported that Australian businesses appreciate the urgency of reaching net zero emissions as a key driver of economic competitiveness and climate resilience, but many are not acting rapidly enough to address this important challenge.
Report urges government-industry collaboration to boost uptake of recycled content in Aussie roads
A report from Standards Australia has uncovered a series of issues hindering the uptake of recycled content in roads, including a lack of nationally harmonised performance-based standards.
Ford and CATL ink global strategic cooperation to promote EVs globally
American automobile giant Ford Motor has ventured into a global strategic partnership with Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL), a Chinese battery manufacturer, to deliver...
Smart charging accelerating the future of electric trucks in Australia
Media Release
While sales of electric vehicles continue to rise each year across Australia, the push towards renewable power in the local trucking sector has...
SK Geo Centric signs MOU at CES 2023 with Plastic Energy to complete a...
SK Geo Centric, a subsidiary of SK Innovation’s, has signed a contract with British company Plastic Energy, which specializes in plastic pyrolysis, completing the “last puzzle” of the world’s first plastic recycling complex to be built in 2025.
Safeguard mechanism reforms will provide pathway to lower emissions
Media Release by ACCI
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) welcomes proposed changes to the safeguard mechanism to drive down carbon emissions while...
New research from AMGTA reveals sustainable impacts of binder jet 3D printing
The Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association (AMGTA), a global advocacy organisation dedicated to promoting sustainable additive manufacturing (AM) industry practises, has commissioned a study to compare the manufacturing impact of binder jet 3D printing to traditional metal casting.
US unveils national standards proposal to reduce vehicle carbon emissions
The US government has set out to accelerate its efforts to transition towards a clean vehicle future and address the climate crisis with a new proposal for federal vehicle emissions standards.
Taking steps towards emissions reduction in healthcare
The healthcare industry is the fifth largest contributor to planetary pollution. Adapting digital health technologies like telehealth, electronic health records, usage of artificial intelligence (AI) and the internet of things etc. would help to reduce carbon emissions in the sector.
Carbon emission Safeguard Mechanism a work in progress, says Ai Group
Innes Willox, CEO of the national employer association Ai Group, said the federal government’s recently unveiled Safeguard Mechanism to drive down carbon emissions has a long way to go before its key climate policy reforms start working properly.
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AMCA Impact Study highlights AI’s role in improving HVAC safety compliance
A new AMCA Impact Study has highlighted the growing challenge of helping HVAC contractors access reliable safety and compliance information quickly, particularly for small and medium-sized businesses operating in Australia's highly regulated construction environment.
