Concrete is the second most used material in the world after water, and its production process accounts for 8 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions. That’s a big challenge right up front. But more important is that we will continue to use vast amounts of it because of its reliability for structural integrity. As emissions rise, decarbonising concrete is urgent but also one of the most complex sustainability solutions that need to be found.
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ClimaSens: Building the next generation of foundational climate risk models
ClimaSens is an AI driven physical climate risk intelligence software company with a strong technology pedigree and the loftiest ambitions.
How Michael Mobbs’ stylish bench could be the answer to cutting down your climate pollution
What seems like a stylish wooden bench amongst a garden of flowers or herbs by daylight could be revealed to be a plant feeding compost maker by moonlight.
Two Good – your bathroom products and ESG credits at the same time
If you’re a property manager or a hotel and would like to create change without much disruption to your everyday business, TwoGood, a social enterprise that provides ethical and sustainable bathroom products, might be what you’ve been looking for.
How eWater could become the solar panels of our polluted environment
eWater has notched up some influential clients in its 15 years, including more than 160 hospitals in NSW Health. But its potential is to be in every commercial kitchen and every office (or building), says its chief executive Dawn O’ Neil. Dawn O’Neil and founder Phil Gregory have been on a long mission to convince…
Hailo – the new app that helps you catch public transport if you’ve got disabilities
There are around 4 million Australians with various disabilities. For them, using public transport can be extremely challenging. Is the bus going to arrive when you think it will? If you’re blind, how do you know if the bus stops at the right spot so you can get off? Now, thanks to a meeting of…
Seven questions to detect net zero greenwash
In this era of a fast-closing window of opportunity to limit the worst excesses of future climate heating, net zero greenwashing by companies is blossoming. Here’s to spot and avoid it. Let’s try and stick to the science. It’s all we’ve got. So the first question to ask is how much carbon dioxide-equivalent gases can…
How do I find out what my superannuation fund invests in? A finance expert explains
You want your superannuation savings to be invested in things that also serve the planet’s long-term interests. But how can you be sure your fund’s values align with yours – or even its own claims?
Greenwashing: how ads get you to think brands are greener than they are – and how to avoid falling for it
Ads are ubiquitous in many people’s lives, whether on billboards across our cities or on our phones as we’re tracked across the internet. That’s a huge amount of power and influence. For example, ads which appeal to eco-conscious consumers have the potential to dramatically affect public perceptions of how brands are addressing climate change.