Sector leadership

Embracing circular economy: A pathway to sustainability for councils and businesses

Mark Gula and Ian Swain June 20, 2025

Introduction In a world with finite resources and mounting environmental pressures, a fresh approach to production and consumption is needed. Circular economy offers councils, governments and businesses a practical pathway to turn Australia’s waste management challenges into opportunities. The traditional linear economy, which follows a take → make → use

What you should expect from a Type 2 energy audit

Daryl Cielo April 29, 2025

For many organisations, energy costs are a major expense, but they often creep up over time and might go unnoticed due to equipment wear and tear, or until a major retail price hike or change of contract cycle results in an unexpected shock to their energy bills. Understanding where energy

Community Energy Upgrades Fund (CEUF): Round 2 now open

Barbara Albert March 25, 2025

The Community Energy Upgrades Fund (CEUF) Round 1 results have been announced, with $50 million awarded across 58 projects to help councils decarbonise their community facilities. About the CEUF The Community Energy Upgrades Fund (CEUF) is a joint initiative between the Australian Government and state and territory governments, designed to

Barbara Albert featured in Impact Leadership Magazine: Driving change in net zero and leadership

Patrick Denvir March 11, 2025

This International Women’s Day, we are proud to celebrate Barbara Albert, Co-CEO of 100% Renewables, for being featured in Impact Leadership Magazine! In an exclusive interview with Darwin Jayson Mariano, Barbara shares her journey into sustainability, the evolving role of business in climate action, and why empowering women in leadership

Navigating compliance and reporting: Demonstrating your net zero progress

Barbara Albert February 12, 2025

Why compliance and reporting matter Achieving net zero is a journey that requires accountability, transparency, and credibility. Legislative compliance and comprehensive reporting not only demonstrate your progress but also build trust with stakeholders, investors, and communities. With increasing regulatory requirements such as AASB S2 (Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards), built on

Collaboration: the key to amplifying your net zero efforts

Barbara Albert February 5, 2025

Collaboration is not just an optional component of your net zero strategy—it’s essential. Whether you’re working with suppliers (or customers) to reduce Scope 3 emissions, partnering with stakeholders to develop innovative solutions, or engaging your community to build support, collaboration amplifies impact and drives innovation for long-term success. This blog