Tag: Carbon Emissions

Where do the election campaigners really stand in terms of sustainability and climate change?

According to a report commissioned by the World Wildlife Fund, Australia has already used approximately two thirds of its ‘carbon budget’ up to 2020.

Being low carbon isn’t just about being green. There’s also an extra incentive for savvy business owners to market their efforts towards an increasingly environmentally conscious customer.

The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) and the Business Council of Australia (BCA) have lobbied the Federal Government for a low price on carbon emissions, both saying that a low price is required for businesses to stay competitive.

The Technology Industry Association (TIA) President, Peter Charlesworth, and South Australian Premier Mike Rann have signed a landmark sector agreement aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with the electronics and ICT industry. The agreement was signed on the second day of the CleverGreen Conference & Showcase at the Adelaide Convention Centre. The agreement has […]

China wants to exclude its export market from any treaty on climate change after estimates showing that export production comprises 20 percent of its carbon emissions. Importers of Chinese products need to take responsibility for the emissions caused by the products they buy, said Chinese climate official Li Gao: “We produce products and these products […]

There has been much hype surrounding climate change and emissions trading schemes. But what does carbon management mean for SME owners and how can it benefit their business? While SMEs may not be required by law to report or reduce their carbon emissions, taking the right steps to improve or enhance their environmental credentials makes […]