Tag: Chris Bowen
Australian silicon industry gets $39.8M boost for cleaner manufacturing
The Australian Government has committed $39.8 million to support Simcoa Operations, the country’s only silicon manufacturer, as part of efforts to reduce emissions and bolster local manufacturing.
Australia invests $750M to boost green metals manufacturing
The Australian Government has announced a $750 million investment to advance new technologies in the metals manufacturing sector, aimed at maintaining the industry’s global competitiveness.
ARENA expands board with new appointment and leadership role
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has welcomed a new board appointment alongside the reappointment of two existing members.
Gov’t supercharges renewable energy with $2B CEFC boost
The Australian Government has announced a $2 billion funding boost for the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC), aiming to accelerate Australia's transition to renewable energy and bolster economic growth.
Boral’s upgraded carbon-reducing tech at Berrima Cement Works officially opens
Boral Limited has officially unveiled its upgraded carbon-reducing technology at the Berrima Cement Works in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales (NSW).
Renewable energy momentum builds as Australia eyes 2030 targets – Climate Council
Australia’s renewable energy transition is gaining speed, with new government policies and private investments promising transformative impacts on energy, transport, and industry, according to a report by The Climate Council.
Coles expands automated grocery ops with second fulfilment centre
Coles has opened its second state-of-the-art Customer Fulfilment Centre in Wetherill Park, NSW, bolstering its tech-driven supply chain strategy, with the launch attended by Minister Chris Bowen, Chairman James Graham, and CEO Leah Weckert.
Offshore wind to power 650,000 homes, create jobs in Southwest Victoria
The Australian Government has taken a step forward in its Reliable Renewables Plan by advancing the development of offshore wind energy in the Southern Ocean.
Australia’s net zero economy authority legislation passes Senate
Australia has taken a significant step toward establishing the Net Zero Economy Authority, with the Senate passing legislation today aimed at helping workers and communities, especially in traditional energy sectors, capitalise on the nation's transition to a net zero economy.
Orica’s Yarwun project to slash 200,000 tonnes of CO2 annually
Major Australian manufacturer Orica is poised to achieve a significant decarbonisation milestone by implementing tertiary abatement technology at its Yarwun facility in Gladstone, Queensland, aiming to eliminate an estimated 200,000 tonnes of CO2-e annually.
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Circular beds: Revolutionising sustainable bedding in Australia
A new wave of innovation is transforming the Australian manufacturing sector, with sustainability at its core. ROBOVOID, in collaboration with Swinburne University, GT Recycling, and Sustainability Victoria, has developed a groundbreaking bed base made entirely from recycled plastic.
