Additionally, Arden plus RACV motors, Morrison’s $40 million gas cash boost, plus many more…
Curtin University will receive a portion of more than $242 million of federal funding. This will be used to create a hub for the commercialization of research to transform research findings into new products, services, and companies.
A Curtin-led Resource Technology hub and the Critical Minerals Trailblazer hubs will share up to $50 million of federal funding with funds from the university and industry partners.
The University will work in partnership with the University of Queensland, James Cook University, and 33 companies involved in value chains that require cobalt, nickel, lithium vanadium, hydrogen, and vanadium resources.
“Together with The University of Queensland and James Cook University, we will use Trailblazer to affect great and lasting change in how technology readiness, commercialization and industry-led research are prioritised, taught and rewarded in our universities,” said Curtin University vice-chancellor, Professor Harlene Hayne.
Arden is driving solar adoption by the RACV.
Arden Homes have announced a collaboration with RACV Solar to provide free solar panels in every new home built by the company. The Victorian bulk builder offers completely electric and carbon-neutral homes that will now come with solar panel systems and battery storage at no cost. The RACV Victoria’s motoring peak body is one of Australia’s biggest solar energy providers.
Morrison’s $40 million gas cash splash
Today, prime minister Scott Morrison announced he would invest $40 million of taxpayer cash in carbon capture and storage of Woodside’s Burrup Hub gas project. The money is part of a package worth $250 million, used for CC&S technology which experts have criticized as costly and unproven.
Research conducted by the energy expert Bruce Mountain shows that carbon capture associated with fossil power stations for fuel is over six times more expensive than wind power that is backed by batteries.
In the lead of the federal government’s ban on polystyrene-based plastics, this pollutant dominates the nation’s biggest waters more often than other kinds of plastic, as per new data from Conservation Volunteers Australia released this week.
Recycling plastic garbage
The National Plastics Plan polystyrene ban will take effect in June 2024 (for consumer packaging) and in December 2024 (for containers for beverages and food), providing businesses with enough time to switch to alternatives.
Farmers are preparing to increase their awareness of climate change.
The call for expressions of interest is open for Western Australia’s inaugural “Climate Smart Agriculture Fellowship.” The online fellowship is offered for free in collaboration with the WA-based farmer groups, AgZero2030 and Farmers for Climate Action. There are up to 30 spots available for the fellowship of six weeks which will focus on climate, carbon, and the energy sector. Rural farmers, pastoralists, farmers, industrialists, and landowners are encouraged to apply. Applications close Tuesday, 26 April.
Deloitte invests in sustainable development.
Deloitte has announced an investment of $1 billion to increase its global sustainability and climate practices, which will help its clients move towards a more sustainable future.
“Taking actions on sustainability and climate change generally isn’t an option. It’s an obligation. We all have the responsibility of playing a part. However, it’s the business world that is the best placed to set in this direction,” Punit Renjen, Deloitte’s Global chief executive officer, stated in a press release issued last week.
The global professional services industry is in search of sustainable and ESG professionals. There are a variety of jobs available across multiple cities like Canberra, Perth, Sydney, and Melbourne. The company was recently named 24th on the 2024 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list after being ranked first in numerous Diversity and Inclusion Awards for workplaces in recent times.
Appointments
Louisa Scott has started as the group sustainability manager for global student accommodation provider Campus Living Villages. She was previously an executive ESG analyst for Scentre, the operator and owner of Westfield in Australia and New Zealand.
Paul Sloman has led global properties sciences, industry technology, and social infrastructure at the multinational professional services firm Arup. He’s been with Arup for over 33 years, and it’s that surprising.
Meena Singh was appointed to the crucial position of Victorian commissioner for Aboriginal children and adolescents in the Australian Human Rights Commission. A mixed-heritage Yorta Yorta and the Indian Australian woman have almost 20 years of experience as a Victorian Legal Aid lawyers.
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