Bupa has launched its 2024 Healthy Cities Challenge in Australia and New Zealand, announcing a new nature restoration partner in Landcare Australia and a mission to convert the steps and physical activities of its people, corporate partners, friends and family into $1 million in funding to help restore local environments. The Healthy Cities Challenge encourages Bupa’s people, […]
FleetCard Survey data reveals EV Fleet Management 2030 goals New research released today by Australian vehicle payments company FleetCard reveals corporate sustainability goals, tax benefits, and incentives are the three biggest factors driving the EV transition in managed fleets. While nearly 44% of fleet drivers appreciate the positive contribution EVs have on society, incorporating EVs […]
Officeworks, Australia’s leading retailer for technology, office supplies, furniture, stationery, and learning and development resources, is reinforcing its commitment to supporting local partners and giving back to the community. Officeworks is expanding its range of office supplies by partnering with YINDI Manufacturing, an Indigenous Australian company dedicated to creating exceptional office furniture and plastics. This […]
ASIC’s recent report on its interventions against greenwashing misconduct for the 2023–2024 period (REP 791) understates the need for improvement on ESG ratings, which often mislead consumers regarding the measurement of the sustainability of investment products. ASIC said in its report that “our surveillance indicates there is ample room for improvement”. Daniel Aguet, Deputy […]
Australian shipbuilder Austal has committed to using LocAl® lower-carbon Aluminium supplied by Capral to support their initiatives in sustainable manufacturing and responsible procurement. Well known for developing defence and commercial vessel platforms, the Austal product range includes vehicle passenger ferries, patrol boats, high-speed support vessels, surface combatants, and revolutionary, multi-role vessels. Capral has been a […]
EPOC Enviro’s SAFF technology undertaking important PFAS remediation work at Shoalhaven, (NSW) Australia. EPOC Enviro, an Australian manufacturer of award winning PFAS remediation technology, says the solution to Sydney’s PFAS water contamination is being made right here in Western Sydney. EPOC Enviro’s SAFF® (Surface Active Foam Fractionation) technology is manufactured at Emu Plains. The technology […]
The Native Shop is delighted to welcome Maggie May Gordons books to their collection of well renowned Australian authors. Sydney born Australian Poet Maggie May Gordon commenced writing when she settled on the western plains of NSW. In January 2024, Maggie was delighted to receive the Children’s Champion Australia Day Award for her contribution to […]
The annual Best of the Best Queensland Water Taste Test, sponsored by TracWater, took place at the Waters Edge Function Centre in Brisbane on Thursday, 22 August 2024 as part of the Queensland Water Directorate’s (qldwater) 2024 Annual Forum. This prestigious competition aims to recognise excellence in water quality and taste amongst Queensland’s water providers. […]
Global compostable packaging enterprise, BioPak, has today announced a range of online resources to help customers and consumers navigate the upcoming single-use plastic bans for Western Australia and South Australia. With Stage 2 (WA) and Stage 4 (SA) single-use plastic bans coming into effect on Sunday 1 September for both states, the B Corp has created two new online resources to […]
Palmolive uses 100% recycled plastic bottles for its ranges in Australia and New Zealand, embracing a circular packaging approach. This sustainability milestone by the most penetrated personal care brand across ANZ eliminates over 1,900 tonnes of virgin plastic. Advancing the company’s commitment to a circular plastics economy and setting a clear standard for the industry in the […]