#Climate Change
Australian Ethical Foundation awards $500,000 to visionary initiatives
Australian Ethical has granted $500,000 to 10 not-for-profit enterprises testing innovative approaches to address climate change.
One week into COP27, Australia still has much work to do
An infographic from Australia's independent climate science and solutions organisation, Climate Council, shows what work still needs to be done.
Cambridge University unpacks business impacts of climate change
A Cambridge-backed briefing series on the implications of climate change for business is a useful resource for companies wanting to plan for the future.
Carbon tax fat lady yet to sing
It’s been four long years the phrase ‘carbon tax’ first became a core part of the Australian political lexicon. Despite the new Government’s plan to scrap the tax, it seems the debate is far from over.
Oz not tracking well to achieve ‘carbon budget’
According to a report commissioned by the World Wildlife Fund, Australia has already used approximately two thirds of its ‘carbon budget’ up to 2020.
Businesses must save energy: Victoria challenge
Bendigo Bank and climate change partnership Carbon Down have joined forces to encourage Victorian businesses to reduce their energy use for the dual benefit of protecting against energy price rises and reducing their carbon footprint.
75% of business owners do not support a carbon tax or ETS
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry released results of a national survey of over 1,000 Australian business owners showing that 75 percent currently oppose the unilateral adoption of an emissions training scheme or carbon tax
Equator Alliance helps resource sector manage climate change
Brisbane-based Equator Alliance is taking the lead in resource sector environmental assessment by bringing a world-leading climate change researcher from The University of Queensland face-to-face with industry innovators.
Julia Gillard’s climate change policy welcomed by business
Julia Gillard has come under fire from many Australians today with her announcement of the ALP’s Climate Change policy, but the author behind a recent survey on green jobs, business & climate change has offered strong support to the policy.
Businesses support action on climate change amid confusion
Australian businesses broadly support taking action on climate change, but the vast majority are uncertain about the impacts of the Federal Government’s climate change policies.
Companies fear alternatives to Kevin Rudd’s CPRS
Australian companies are becoming concerned about the impact of potential alternatives to the Federal Government’s CPR Scheme, according to a new survey.
Office buildings the stage for climate change battle
Office buildings are the new battleground in South Australia’s war on climate change, with two Adelaide based companies winning green innovation grants to green office buildings.
Libs claim poll lead as Kevin Rudd plummets with ETS bungle
Tony Abbott’s Liberal Party is in an election winning position, with Newspoll showing the Liberal/National Coalition leading Labor 51 to 49 percent on a two party preferred basis.
ETS backdown offers limited relief on electricity prices
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART), New South Wales’ pricing regulator has committed the state to significant increases in electricity prices despite Kevin Rudd pushing back an emissions trading scheme (ETS) until 2013.
Businesses lining up to support Earth Hour
Earth Hour is tomorrow and businesses are lining up to support this years Earth Hour “lights out” initiative to promote awareness of climate change.
FlightPortal helps businesses reduce their carbon footprint online
As climate change has become a critical focus for business today, Climate Friendly has developed GoldPower and FlightPortal to enable global companies to take real, meaningful and immediate action to reduce carbon emissions. GoldPower is a voluntary global renewable energy certificate that meets the highest international standards and creates carbon savings that can be reported […]
Expert physicist: how SMEs can grow in low-carbon economy
In a conference to be held at the Object Gallery in Sydney later this month, UK physicist Dr David Vincent will address SMEs on ways to leverage their business for growth in a low-carbon economy, while reducing costs and improving efficiency. In 2001, Vincent helped to establish the Carbon Trust, a UK-based not-for-profit with a […]
Importers responsible for Chinese carbon emissions
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 […]
Running a greener fleet
The Australian Government’s recent policy shift on the issue of climate change has resulted in ratification of the Kyoto Protocol and a fast-tracking of a national trading scheme due in 2010. Many businesses are now taking notice and actively working to minimise their environmental impact via carbon offsets, starting with their fleet.
Pressure to delay emissions trading scheme
The Australian Industry Group has called for the Federal Government to delay the commencement of the 2010 carbon emissions trading scheme (ETS) due to the current economic crisis. Supporters of the scheme, the group suggested the government pass legislation to ensure implementation, but has recommended the government postpone the scheme until 2012. “Businesses are strapped […]
Carbon Management For SMEs
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 […]