By Andrea Pradilla, Director of GRI Latin America Latin America will be at the forefront of major global discussions on biodiversity this year. For the first time, my home country of Colombia will host the UN Conference of the Parties on Biodiversity (COP16), which starts on 21 October in the city of Cali. COP16: local […]
Sustainability is now a primary driver of value for Australians. New research by global consultancy firm Simon-Kucher reveals while half of the nation’s consumers are willing to pay a premium for environmental products, brands are pricing their products just above their purchase limits. Over 1,000 Australians were surveyed as part of a larger global report gauging […]
TOMRA, a global market leader in circular economy technology and solutions, has taken on the role of Business Champion for the Global Circularity Protocol for Business (GCP), the landmark framework developed by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the One Planet Network (OPN) to enable accountability and address key gaps in scaling […]
YEA technology integrates software and hardware to support all-scenario needs of buses Launch coincides with the debut of Yutong’s E7S electric bus Company introduces its first Australian-manufactured E12 battery electric chassis Yutong announces Global Carbon Free Forest initiative pledging to plant a tree for every bus sold Yutong, a global leading manufacturer of buses and […]
A first of its kind docuseries with Australia’s leading ‘eco-warriors’ has been released to help inspire, educate and activate the next generation around climate action. A new YouTube and TikTok series, Stay Tuned To Our Planet (STTOP), has launched in Australia to equip young people with the tools they need to take climate action and […]
Transit Systems Zenobē Leichhardt depot Sydney Leading EV fleet and grid-scale battery storage specialist has raised more than c.£850 million in total equity funding since 2017. The new equity and shareholder capabilities will fuel the expansion of the business’ EV Fleet and Network Infrastructure businesses in the UK, Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand. KKR and […]
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI Investment team joins American Century to lead its entry into private markets American Century Investments®, a more than $200 billion global asset manager, completed its transaction with the venture capital team from 3×5 Partners, who joined the firm on Sept. 1. The managing partners, Nicholas Walrod, Tony Arnerich and Joe Biller, will now […]
Mike Day is Partner at award-winning urban planning and design practice Hatch Roberts Day (robertsday.com.au) With our cities fast increasing in density, it makes sense for us to turn to smaller, lighter, more nimble transportation systems. Micro-mobility is a catch-all term for small, lightweight transport options from bicycles and rollerblades to e-bikes, electric scooters and skateboards, […]
KARI Event Strong sustainability leadership, a culture of innovation and focus on community impact sees ICC Sydney contribute 1M+ visitors and $600M in delegate spend to the NSW economy in FY2023 International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, has reported that it has fulfilled its dual purpose of driving economic and social contributions […]
Maugean skate’s only home is Macquarie Harbour, which hosts intense salmon farming Tasmania’s Maugean skate may go the way of the Tasmanian tiger within 10 years and is only one extreme weather event away from extinction Removing salmon pens would give Maugean skate a fighting chance of survival The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) and […]
BlockTexx Bin Collection The Petstock Group is celebrating the launch of a number of new business initiatives in its quest to make an impact for people, pets and the planet. The Petstock Group is implementing a range of sustainability programs across their Petstock stores, their specialty brands, and offices and distribution centres, in an effort […]