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Three reasons why flexible engine power plants are a crucial technology for Australia's energy transition

Mon, 7th Jul 2025
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Flexible engine power plants, alongside renewables and storage, are key to Australia's energy transition, balancing supply and enabling coal station retirements.
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Clean energy Council launches skills passport for sector jobs

Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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The Clean Energy Council has launched a new skills passport programme to boost training and jobs in Victoria and Queensland's renewable energy sector.
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FourTwoThree unveils global SME climate data platform with bank support

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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FourTwoThree launches a global SME climate data platform supported by NatWest, NAB and SC Ventures to aid net zero transitions across supply chains.
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PonyUp launches carbon tracking for refurbished IT equipment

Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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Melbourne's PonyUp partners with Rejoose to offer Australian businesses carbon tracking of refurbished IT, supporting ESG goals and food charity SecondBite.
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Kimberly-Clark & Ofload launch electric truck for freight

Thu, 29th May 2025
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Kimberly-Clark Australia and Ofload have launched their first electric freight truck, aiming to pioneer zero-emission logistics across the country.
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Singapore cardholders can use rewards to offset carbon footprint

Mon, 26th May 2025
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Singapore cardholders can convert up to 8% of DCS Visa Platinum Card spending into carbon offsets, supporting biodiversity via a new app feature from June.
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Hitachi Vantara report shows drive for lower data centre emissions

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Hitachi Vantara's FY2024 Sustainability Report highlights strides in reducing emissions, boosting energy efficiency, and advancing eco-friendly tech in data centres.
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Intellihub & ENGIE boost EV charging in Australia

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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Intellihub and ENGIE have announced major agreements to enhance electric vehicle charging across Australia, expanding public access with over 200 new sites.
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Sphere's climate tech to reach 66m cardholders in Asia

Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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Australian FinTech Sphere is set to launch its carbon action technology across Asia, reaching 66 million cardholders through partnerships with Vietnamese banks.
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Siemon earns top ESG accolades with EcoVadis Gold rating

Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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Siemon has unveiled its 2024 ESG Report, celebrating a Gold EcoVadis rating and its commitment to sustainability and ethical governance in tech.
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New Relic sets science-based targets for net-zero by 2030

Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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New Relic has secured approval for its science-based targets to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030, joining over 7,000 firms in the climate initiative.
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Westcon-Comstor in ANZ switches to 100% renewable power

Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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Westcon-Comstor has reached a landmark achievement by powering all its sites in Australia and New Zealand with 100% renewable electricity, aiming for global targets by 2030.
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Honeywell to enhance Melton Hospital's energy efficiency

Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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Melton Hospital in Melbourne partners with Honeywell to enhance energy efficiency through a 25-year building automation agreement, supporting Victoria's net zero goals.
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Why Australian companies need to reconsider their net zero plans in 2025

Mon, 25th Nov 2024
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As over 66% of ASX200 companies commit to net zero by 2023, a recent analysis reveals fewer than 4% have credible plans to realise these targets.
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Blue Connections IT celebrates second year of carbon neutrality

Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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Blue Connections IT marks its second consecutive year of carbon neutrality, showcasing sustainable practices in partnership with Schneider Electric.
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Aspen Technology launches new microgrid management system

Mon, 21st Oct 2024
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Aspen Technology has unveiled its new Microgrid Management System, designed to help industries with high power needs enhance efficiency and meet net-zero goals.
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MaxMine appoints Shaun Mitchell as new COO

Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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MaxMine has appointed Shaun Mitchell as Chief Operations Officer, bringing over 20 years of experience in global technology and strategic innovation.
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Most firms lag behind net-zero targets, NTT survey reveals

Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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A global survey by NTT reveals 95% of enterprises are lagging in their net-zero carbon targets, with only 9% on track or ahead. Deeper issues and solutions detailed.
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New Bill mandates extensive climate disclosure for Australian firms

Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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New legislation mandates annual sustainability reports for large companies, requiring detailed emissions and climate risk disclosures by 1 January.
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Time-matching renewables gain interest among Australian firms

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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A new report reveals that Australian firms are increasingly turning to time-matching renewable technologies to align energy generation with hourly demand.