On 14 March, Australian publisher of 'Sustainability Matters', WF Media has released a sustainable business white paper published by Schneider Electric with research by Gartner. The white paper is entitled, 'Realising Sustainability Success Through Technology' and provides a 15 page overview of how companies can organise their approach to sustainability for delivering competitive advantage.
The document highlights.
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A new report by The University of Queensland's Global Change Institute has drawn together some top economists to consider possible scenarios for delivering a competitive Australian power system in 2035.
Accordingly, it examines where the Australian power economy needs to be positioned to address the issues that global change presents, including rising prices, carbon constraints.
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ACCSR news and GRI training
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The Australian Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility's 6th Annual Conference on Responsible Leadership took place on Wednesday February 13th in Melbourne. The conference was proudly hosted and sponsored by National Australia Bank.
The conference explored the relationship between CSR and leadership. Speakers from across industries shared their insights and experiences in advancing the responsible leadership agenda.
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The Carbon Market Institute, ClimateWorks Australia, Seed Advisory, Climate Mundial and Baker & McKenzie will launch their Carbon Decision Making and Risk Management: A Guide for Business in March 2013.
The Guide is designed to cut a clear path through what can seem a.
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On 19 March, Griffith University's Asia Pacific Centre for Sustainable Enterprise at South Bank, Brisbane, is proud to be hosting an Open Lecture by Professor Dan Fogel. The Professor will delve into the strategic issues and principles that matter when it comes to sustainable enterprise.
Dan offers.
Sustainable Business Australia and Banksia Foundation join forces for a combined business action voice on sustainability
The Banksia Foundation and Sustainable Business Australia (SBA) today announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which will enable the two organisations to be united by a shared commitment to provide business leadership for sustainable development in Australia.
The.
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Extract from IISD article: "Businesses keen to profit from the transition to sustainable development often have a longer time-horizon and a broader set of goals than traditional companies. Typically they are dissatisfied with the status quo and want to operate in a socially responsible manner, as well as protect the environment. They value the well-being.
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ABC - Transcript (program 4 March 2013)
LEIGH SALES, PRESENTER: It's one of the most hotly disputed questions in the debate over climate change. Can extreme weather events like bushfires and floods be blamed on global warming?
Scientists have always been cautious about linking any one event to climate change, but now Australia's Climate Commission has joined.
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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.
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The University of Queensland will host a screening of Switch, a documentary aimed at building a balanced national understanding of energy, from solar to coal, biofuels to oil.
As part of the Switch Energy Project, energy expert Dr Scott Tinker gives a view of the world's leading.