Sydney City Council will make changes to planning policies and asset management and procurement practices as it sets course to slash emissions and conserve water, according to a new action plan.
Frasers Property today revealed plans for a $12.2 million warehouse that would be Australia's first 6-star rated industrial facility, consuming less than a third of the electricity of one built only to Building Code specifications.
Energy standards in the National Construction Code are too weak and owners of upgraded or high-performing buildings should receive tax breaks, says a new study on achieving zero-emissions buildings.
Fleet buyers will have access to discounted loans if they choose vehicles with lower carbon emissions, under a new agreement between the CEFC and leasing company Eclipx Group.
Telstra has created a shortlist of 24 'high sustainability risk' suppliers based on factors including poor recycling of rare metals, lax regulatory scrutiny and significant energy use.