Recycling lithium batteries can power a sustainable future, study claims
Recycling lithium-ion batteries can provide a valuable secondary source of lithium, supporting both a circular economy and ensuring long-term sustainability…
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KPMG Australia reports a year-on-year increase in emissions
KPMG Australia has reported a 27% reduction in carbon emissions against a 2019 baseline, however emissions were up slightly (+4%)…
Renewable energy generation continues to rise in Australia
Grid-scale solar generation rose by 10% in Australia in the first quarter of 2025, while wind generation was up 18%,…
Man’s best friend? Impact of pet dogs on the environment explored in new report
Pet dogs may be ‘man’s best friend’, but they can also have a ‘far-reaching negative effects on wildlife, ecosystems and…
Australia’s Macquarie pulls out of Net-Zero Banking Alliance
Australian bank Macquarie has announced it is withdrawing from the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), a group of banks around the…
Australian firms ‘stepping up’ ESG efforts, study finds
Companies in Australia are accelerating investments in technology to enhance their environmental and sustainability efforts, a new report by Information…
Growing food waste crisis accelerating sustainability efforts in Asia Pacific
A growing food waste crisis in the Asia-Pacific region is leading to an acceleration of sustainable practices among food and…
Environmental laws failing to slow deforestation in Australia, study finds
While Australia has introduced laws to prevent the clearing of forests for agriculture and mining, this is having a limited effect.
Inflation pushes sustainable packaging down the priority list in Asia
While it saw a significant rise in adoption during and after the pandemic, demand for sustainable packaging is starting to wane in Asia.
Nearly half of Australian consumers consider sustainability an ‘important factor’
Close to half (46%) of Australian shoppers consider sustainability an important factor in their purchasing decisions, a new study has found.