Tag: Net Zero
National Manufacturing Summit to put spotlight on renewable energy potential
The National Manufacturing Summit, hosted by Weld Australia in partnership with the Australia Institute's Centre for Future Work, is slated to take advantage of the opportunities for renewable energy from 2 to 3 August at the Old Parliament House.
Talga’s Swedish Battery Anode Project receives financial approval from European Investment Bank
Battery manufacturer Talga Group announced that the European Investment Bank (EIB) board has approved €150 million (AUD 239 million) senior debt funding to underpin Talga’s Vittangi Anode Project in Sweden.
CSIRO researchers work with manufacturing team in using glasshouses toward net zero ambition
Australia’s national science agency CSIRO launched a ‘shark tank’-style competition to grant internal funding for the development of glasshouses that could potentially reduce emissions and enhance plant growth.
Queensland funds establishment of new Barcaldine Renewable Energy Zone
The Queensland government has announced a $7 million investment to support the establishment of a new renewable energy industrial precinct in Barcaldine.
Fortescue, China Baowu to explore lower-emissions steelmaking technology
Australian iron ore mining company Fortescue has partnered with China Baowu Steel Group Corporation to explore the development of a technology that could reduce emissions associated with iron and steel making.
Direct air capture research picks up pace to achieve net zero targets, says CSIRO
Research on developing direct air capture (DAC) technologies is seeing an acceleration as Australia and the rest of the world seek to reach ambitious emission targets, according to CSIRO.
Manufacturing jobs among priorities in Victoria’s 10-year clean economy plan
The Andrews Labor Government is supporting the state’s workforce with the launch of a new 10-year clean economy plan that will potentially create targeted training and skills programs in the manufacturing, engineering, electricity, and construction sectors.
Detmold Group boosts sustainable packaging commitment with new objectives
Detmold Group, a South Australia-based food and retail brands company, has unveiled its sustainability objectives as part of its commitment to sustainable packaging.
Work begins on Aurizon’s zero-emissions freight locomotive
Australia’s largest rail freight company, Aurizon, has unveiled details of its investment to build the first zero-emissions capable freight locomotive built in Australia.
Australian manufacturing industry sees most decline in last 15 years— report
The Australian manufacturing industry has shrunk in the last 15 years more than any other sector, making it “Australia’s most endangered industry,” according to a report from Australian climate tech startup Conry Tech.
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