How electrifying Australia would give SMEs an abundance of opportunities
Electrifying Australia would lead to lower costs for small businesses, greater economic demand and significant export opportunities, writes Saul Griffith.
The “new cigarettes” of sponsorships: Tennis Australia cuts ties with fossil fuel giant
Less than a year after it was announced, the peak tennis organisation has cut ties with natural gas producer Santos.
Australian businesses to save money by using electric trucks, report finds
A new report from the Australian Trucking Association found electrifying Australia's trucks would see transport costs and the cost of goods for consumers and businesses tumble.
Morrison’s new $500 million fund for low-emissions tech to enable investment in CCS
Scott Morrison has pledged $500 million towards a new $1 billion fund to promote investment in Australian companies to develop low-emissions technologies.
Just 55 of Australia’s 150 biggest companies have committed to net-zero by 2050
Research on Australia’s 150 biggest public companies shows that climate change commitments are growing, but there’s still a long way to go in showing evidence of tangible progress.
Aligning values with action: How fashion retailer Elk is tackling climate change
To find out exactly how Elk translates its goals into action, SmartCompany Plus spoke with Elk's co-founder Marnie Goding and head of ethics and sustainability Erika Martin.
Daniel Petre: The federal government won’t act on climate change, but the tech industry will
Daniel Petre writes that the government's stance on climate change involves tech that hasn't been invented, but you can’t include things that are not yet invented in a plan... Luckily, tech investors have it covered.
Bloom, Brighte and more listed on Australia’s first ever climate tech list
Bloom Impact Investing and Brighte are among the companies featured in the first-ever ANZ Climate Tech 100 list, a joint venture by Climate Salad and HolonIQ.
Five key technologies the government is relying on to reduce emissions: Will they work?
The government's plan to reach net-zero by 2050 is to invest in a suite of newer, more renewable technologies. The problem is that not all of them work that well.
History repeating: When billionaires take action on climate change
The new breed of (mostly young) billionaire philanthropists is aiming to use their influence and money to push the boundaries of science and technology for society’s benefit.
Expert opinion: Why a lack of climate action will hinder your talent recruitment
If businesses don’t consider climate action, are they hindering their talent retention and recruitment? SmartCompany Plus asked ten HR professionals and recruitment specialists to weigh in.
How Zero Co is reducing plastic waste, and how your business can too
Last week, Zero Co made headlines after breaking a ream of records with its $11 million equity crowdfunding campaign. Here's how the sustainability brand reduces plastic waste in its operations.