Category Archive for "Resources & links" | Getting to Sustainability

5
September

UN’s Global Corporate Sustainability report says companies are starting to act

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New York, 5 September 2013 – Today the United Nations Global Compact released its flagship Global Corporate Sustainability Report 2013. Based on survey responses from nearly 2,000 companies across 113 countries, the report provides a snapshot of the actions taken by business to embed responsible practices.

1
September

Book review: ‘Big Coal’ by Guy Pearse, David McKnight & Bob Burton

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By Stuart Rosewarne Burning coal is the one of the main sources of greenhouse gases, but mining expansion continues apace in Australia. Given the all-but unqualified support of federal and state governments for new mining ventures, there is the very real prospect that.

23
August

When the sun don’t shine, the power don’t flow … or does it?

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By Kerry Burke, University of Newcastle

Renewable energy seems to be on a roll. One million Australian homes have rooftop solar cells. There’s so much renewable energy it’s reducing wholesale electricity prices. But then, that old chestnut pops up: reliability. How do we make energy when there’s no sun?

When the heat is on,.

22
August

To be good corporate citizens, banks must improve their sustainability reporting

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By Sara Bice, University of Melbourne

“Events over the past couple of years have raised profound questions about the ways in which banks and businesses contribute to society. For both to play their full part, they must restore trust and become better citizens in a publicly demonstrable way.” So writes disgraced Barclay’s CEO Bob Diamond.

17
August

Government department commits to science-based policy

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By Sunanda Creagh, The Conversation

Two peak bodies for science researchers today welcomed the release of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s Science Strategy 2013-2018, a document that aims to ensure government policy is informed by science.

The strategy underlined the importance of science to public policy development, said Andrew Metcalfe AO, Secretary.

13
August

Carbon price repeal would shrink renewable energy but increase retail electricity prices

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If Australia’s emissions trading scheme (ETS) is repealed, renewable energy production would shrink and Australia would fail to meet our renewable energy target, according to an analysis conducted on behalf of WWF-Australia.

The report, prepared by specialist carbon and energy research firm RepuTex, also found it.

12
August

We’re headed for an electricity war: here’s how to stop it

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By Chris Dunstan, University of Technology, Sydney

The traditional electricity industry has been stunned by the enthusiastic uptake of solar panels across the nation. Why? Because rapid uptake of rooftop solar power, solar hot water and energy efficiency technologies are eroding the profits of coal fired power stations, retailers and network businesses.

It’s no surprise.

11
August

Green buildings plan – zero emissions housing in ten years

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A new report illustrates that zero emissions housing with tiny power bills could be achieved within ten years, mainstreaming green buildings across the community. By Dominique Hes, University of Melbourne 8 August 2013: A new study says that all Australia’s existing housing could be retrofitted to be zero emissions within ten years. Households could halve their energy use.

9
August

Climate Institute launches Dangerous Degrees report

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8 August 2013: In an ironic but deadly serious twist on the election campaign trail, a world renowned scientist, the ex-leader of the Liberal National Party Coalition and the CEO of The Climate Institute today donned hard hats and fluoro vests to launch a new report explaining how global warming puts our prosperity, security, and.

9
August

Accountants: The unlikely environmentalists

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By Katherine Christ, University of South Australia; Joanne Tingey-Holyoak, University of South Australia, and Roger Burritt, University of South Australia

With an increasingly complex assortment of green tape and initiatives such as emissions trading schemes, environmental issues are no longer solely associated simply with a corporate conscience; they are synonymous with business strategy.

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