South Australia's EPA will use its environmental licensing powers to ensure businesses properly consider climate risks, says the state government's new five-year climate action plan.
The Victorian government will establish six clean energy zones, allocate $321.7 million to recycling and waste management, and provide $31.2 million to large energy users, according to today's state Budget.
Victoria's Planning Minister today took over from councils responsibility for approving all energy projects greater than 1MW, including gas, pumped-hydro and waste-to-energy developments.
By 2025, Woolworths will rely entirely on renewable energy and send zero food waste to landfill, according to its new sustainability plan, released to the ASX today.