A greenwashing internet sweep conducted by the ACCC has revealed a staggering 57% of businesses reviewed were found to have made concerning claims about their environmental credentials.
The Australian Hydrogen Council has released six recommendations aimed at ensuring Australia remains competitive in the global hydrogen market, including expanding ARENA pilot funding and incentivising the use of hydrogen in the production of critical minerals.
AGL Energy Limited was Australia's biggest emitter for FY22, while emissions from oil, gas and LNG increased by 3.3 million tonnes, according to the latest National Greenhouse Energy Reporting (NGER) data.
Old tyres could be used as an energy source, as a material for roads and pavements, or they could be broken down by Pyrolysis technology to cut the emissions associated with the industry, according to a new report.
Sustainable Winegrowing Australia, a voluntary national certification program, experienced close to a 50% growth in membership over FY2021/22, with 75% of Australia's wine and grape growing regions now committed to implementing sustainable practices, according to the program's latest Impact Report.
The Australian Securities & Investment Commission has launched its first court action for greenwashing, with proceedings in the Federal Court commencing against Mercer Superannuation (Australia) Limited for allegedly misleading consumers about the sustainable nature of its investment options.
Water pollution fines levied on a large Sydney developer have been halved after an appeal court found the company’s failure to properly implement soil erosion and sediment controls at a construction site was not motivated by money.
Woodside Energy has made little progress in cutting the majority of its climate pollution from the sale of oil and gas, but is on track to meet its target of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 15% by 2025.
