The number of companies willing to drop suppliers on environmental grounds has risen markedly, according to a new global survey by CDP on behalf of major institutional investors.
A new global steel sustainability standard, being developed with close involvement from Australian steelmakers, requires participants to cut carbon emissions in line with Paris Agreement goals.
Many companies can slash gas bills through quick payback changes, says a new industry guide authored by the Australian Industry Group, the Energy Efficiency Council and the Clean Energy Finance Corporation.
Sustainability managers in large businesses will have an important role to play in ensuring compliance with modern slavery legislation, according to Deloitte risk advisory principal Dr Leeora Black.
Coles has integrated 2,000 of its suppliers onto a global responsible sourcing data service that is also used by Aldi, Woolworths, David Jones, Australia Post and Goodman Fielder.