Tag: decarbonisation
Zenobe to power Woolworths’ grocery deliveries with electric truck fleet in Sydney
More Sydney shoppers will soon have their groceries delivered by battery electric vehicle (BEV) trucks, thanks to an Australian-first project backed by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).
$1 billion investment in CRCs supercharges Australia’s net zero ambitions
Cooperative Research Australia (CRA) has unveiled an independent study demonstrating the significant impact of the Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Program in advancing Australia’s Net Zero goals.
Australia risks losing $250B green iron industry without immediate Pilbara decarbonisation, report warns
A critical new report by Climate Energy Finance (CEF) underscores the urgent need to electrify and decarbonise the Pilbara region, warning that Australia's $250 billion future green iron industry is at risk if action is not taken immediately.
Boral leads charge with calcined clay concrete to cut carbon emissions
Leading construction materials company Boral, in collaboration with industry players and researchers, is embarking on a project to develop a lower carbon concrete product utilising Australian calcined clay as an alternative supplementary cementitious material (SCM).
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.
Fortescue and COSCO SHIPPING join forces to decarbonise maritime industry
Fortescue, a leader in green technology, energy, and metals, has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with COSCO SHIPPING.
Gov’t announces recipients of Carbon Capture Technologies Program grants
The Australian Government is stepping up its efforts to tackle climate change by supporting innovative ways to capture and utilise carbon dioxide, aiming to reduce emissions from hard-to-abate industries and advance Australia's journey toward net zero emissions.
Origin invests in Climatech Zero to accelerate energy transition
Climatech Zero, a leading energy management and decarbonisation partner for industrial sectors, announced a strategic partnership with Origin Energy.
Schneider Electric launches 2024 Sustainability Impact Awards
Schneider Electric announced the opening of applications for the third instalment of the Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Awards.
New tech initiatives to revolutionise energy use in manufacturing
The Australian Government announced its support for businesses to adopt innovative technologies aimed at reducing emissions and boosting productivity, especially in hard-to-abate industries.