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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – March 11, 2016

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New guide for Australian companies on how to identify and report environmental, social and governance issues

The Financial Services Council (FSC) and Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) have launched a guide for Australian companies on how to identify and report environmental, […]

Renewable Energy Target compliance data – Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released data about the Renewable Energy Target (RET) liable entities who complied with their 2015 obligations. The combined compliance rate for […]

Examining options to improve energy efficiency of air conditioners and chillers

A consultation Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) has been released that examines options to improve the energy efficiency of air conditioners and chillers under the Equipment Energy […]

Carbon neutrality to extend to cities

Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has announced the extension of the National Carbon Offset Standard (NCOS) to include cities, precincts and buildings. He said the aim […]

Solar farm a boost for regional energy

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced it will provide $8.4 million in funding support for Canadian Solar and Scouller Energy to build a 5MW […]

VEET changes – comment sought

The Essential Services Commission is proposing changes to the administrative arrangements for commercial lighting activities under Victoria’s VEET energy efficiency scheme. The changes relate to power […]

Climate change scholarships for council staff – Round 2 opens

The Victorian Government has launched a second round of scholarships aimed at helping local government staff prepare for the impact of climate change on council services. […]

New laws to police illegal protests

NSW Government has announced it will introduce new laws to police illegal protests. The Inclosed Lands, Crimes and Law Enforcement Amendment (Interference) Bill 2016 will ensure […]

NSW EPA to conduct environmental audit of processing facility

NSW EPA has served notice on a company that runs a waste oil processing facility that it will have to undergo a Mandatory Environmental Audit following […]

QLD greenhouse gas emissions projections to 2030 – Released

QLD Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (EHP) has released the Carbon Pollution Projections: Queensland’s baseline greenhouse gas emissions projections to 2030. The report states Queensland’s […]

EPA SA considering position over waste ruling

EPA SA has expressed disappointment, in a statement released this week, over a court ruling that could have ramifications for South Australia’s waste regulations and may […]

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