Caroline Knaggs

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 […]

Following four years of restoring Australian farmlands, Country Road and Landcare Australia are proud to announce the fifth farming family to join The Biodiversity Project – the Schwagers. The fifth project will support biodiversity outcomes for threatened species along 2.8 km of riparian and floodplain habitat on the Namoi River. The project will involve planting […]

Schneider Electric Easy, self-guided software assists organisations in measuring and acting on emissions through a freemium subscription model Software redefines approach to managing emissions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), while enabling large enterprises to engage the value chain and drive Scope 3 impact  Schneider Electric, a global leader in digital transformation of energy management […]

By Joel Power, Joint Managing Director of Smart Energy As working from home becomes the norm for many Australians, increased energy consumption has become a common challenge, with some seeing energy bills rise by up to $340 per quarter. Joel Power, Joint Managing Director of Smart Energy, explains, “We’ve seen a 15-20% increase in energy […]

Image: (L-R Top) Farmers for Climate Action, Kimberley Ecosystem Restoration & Cypress Pine Conservation Project (L-R Bottom) The Reconnect Project, Farm My School Canon Oceania today announced the winners of its 2024 Grants Program, recognising four Australian organisations that are making positive impacts in their local communities. This year, the program introduced a First Nations Grant […]

As the G7 agriculture ministers meet in Syracuse in Sicily from September 26 to 28  under Italy’s presidency, the 15th edition of Terra Madre Salone del Gusto,  Slow Food flagship’s event, will be held in Turin “On the occasion of the meeting of the agriculture ministers of the G7 countries, Slow Food asks governments to place food at […]

Hydrogen refuelling station explained Engineers Australia The states most innovative engineers and engineering projects have been named at the 2024 Engineers Australia Excellence Awards – People and Projects Victoria, held at the Victorian Arts Centre last night. “The Engineers Australia Excellence Awards recognise the remarkable contributions of engineers and showcases the profound impact their work has on […]