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Transforming the steel industry  Independent conservation organisation WWF (#WWF) has released a report calling for greater collaboration between Australia’s state and federal governments and trading partners to help secure the country’s future in low-emissions iron and steel manufacturing. Key issues is with high grade #iron-#ore reserves - “#Africa, a continent with boundless high-quality iron ore, is poised to become one of the world’s biggest producers of low-emissions steel, rivalling #China,” he writes in The Conversation. “#Australia, also blessed with energy resources, but with lesser-quality iron ore and a lower population, might find itself a supporting player.” #Canada can play a role with green steel - https://lnkd.in/gTmWkKvE Rio Tinto strikes deal for #Boyne smelter   Rio Tinto has struck a preliminary deal with the #Queensland Government for the future of its Boyne #aluminium smelter near Gladstone. Global aluminium production accounted for approximately 3% of the world’s direct industrial CO2 emissions in 2022. Indirect emissions from power generation across the aluminium value chain accounted for 70% of total (direct indirect emissions) from aluminium production in 2022. #Canada can play a key role with de-carbonization of aluminum. Eating away at food waste The Hyatt Regency near #Sydney’s Darling Harbour, is seeking to support the circular economy with an innovative approach to tackling food waste. The hotel has become one of the latest organisations to install a robot-controlled insect farm developed by waste-management company GOTERRA. Boral explores low-carbon concrete #Australian construction materials company Boral Limited is collaborating with industry partners and researchers on a two-year, AUD1.67 million project to develop a lower carbon concrete using local calcined clay.   Working in partnership with the University of Technology Sydney, Transport for NSW, environment technology company Calix, and the independent co-operative research centre SmartCrete CRC, the project aims to demonstrate the technical feasibility of using calcined clay as a supplementary cementitious material (SCM) in the production of concrete for use in Australian buildings and infrastructure. Blog - 5 keys to strong organizational sustainability governance – MorganFranklin - https://lnkd.in/gZUhVJR7

The legitimacy of environmental claims is an important aspect for the whole supply chain - read more about how the ABA works to ensure claims of compostability are verified in our article in this month's Waste Management Review...

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🌿 In our ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, SFM is proud to have supported the restoration of the Castine Wetland on Limestone Estate. As land managers overseeing diverse ecosystems, reviving this critical wetland marks a significant milestone in our conservation efforts. 🌾 Over the past four years, the Western Wetlands project has highlighted the essential yet often undervalued role of wetlands within our landscapes. 🤝 Working with the Glenelg Hopkins CMA and dedicated landholders, we’ve embarked on a journey to identify, enhance, and protect the wetlands in Victoria’s southwest, recognizing their immense ecological value. 🌱 This initiative is a testament to what we can achieve when we come together for a common purpose. It underscores our responsibility towards the environment and highlights the impact of thoughtful, concerted efforts in landscape and sustainable forest management. 🎉 As we celebrate this achievement, let’s remember the role each of us plays in nurturing and preserving our planet. Our work on the Castine Wetland is just one example of how strategic partnerships and community engagement can lead to meaningful environmental restoration. #SFM #WetlandRestoration #EnvironmentalStewardship #CommunityCollaboration #SustainableManagement #ConservationSuccess

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‘Australia is world class in this space’ says Landscape Finance Lab Paul Chatterton at the closing plenary of the #globalnaturepositivesummit - let’s get the message out, share proven solutions & scale good practice!! #naturepositive #tnfd #esg #sdg15

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Here's to the successful launch of our Circular Precincts Report and Guide, which provide practical guidance and recommendations to business, industry and government to use in the conception, development and activation of circular precincts to cut embodied carbon, regenerate natural systems, support infrastructure development and improve housing affordability in precincts across Australia. The report and recommendations were provided to the Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group (CEMAG), established by the Hon. Tanya Plibersek Minister for Environment and Water, to inform the development of the Circular Economy Roadmap 2030 and enabled valuable discussions. This research brings together the invaluable contributions and insights from over 30 professionals designing, building, enabling and operating precincts across Australia. Check the report and guide here: I could not be prouder of our close collaboration with Circular Australia, the great Lisa McLean, Ed Steane, Katie Dowling, Louella Carr and my esteemed colleagues at Aurecon Jodie Bricout, Lauren Jewell, Tim O'Loan, Sharon Billinger, Emily Hendrikx, Gabriela Dias Guimaraes, Audrey Chrisitiansen, Kate Laing, Chase Weiland-Oxlade #circularity #precints #australia #decarbonisation #investment #infrastructure #transformation

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⬇ See below for details on the 2024 Climate Governance Forum

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The national environmental legislation review has been said to be indefinitely delayed creating uncertainty and risk. National CCF CEO Nicholas Proud's commentary in The Australian seeks confidence in the current state of delays in environmental approvals and certainty is a must. It takes up to a decade to get approvals for a wind farm in regional NSW, yet less than a year to complete the civil works for 10-15 wind turbines powered into the grid to provide low emission energy to households. With three out of four coal plants scheduled to shut down in this region in the next ten years, energy uncertainty, increased costs and brownouts are likely for households and small businesses unless resolved. Discussions with the office of Minister Tanya Plibersek and engagements of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water indicate the EPBC Act consultation lockups allowing CCF and other peaks consideration of the key elements of changes will continue to seek to get the balance right. Whilst there is much to consider in terms of the draft legislation amendments there is potential to secure a civil infrastructure development boom particularly wind farm and solar developments as forecasted by CCF NSW | Civil Contractors Federation NSW forecasts to 2033. We know the destination in 2050 is net carbon zero for Australia. We also know the road to this destination requires civil infrastructure to be the bedrock and we can’t reach this destination without a concrete road map. #CCF #environment #legislation #keepingitcivil

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REDcycle updates - sustainability partnership to reduce plastics in landfill The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) has reported that Coles and Woolworths have been given another ten months to deal with thousands of tonnes of soft plastic waste left stranded by the collapse of REDcycle. But does this actually mean REDcycle is completely clear to continue operations for another 10 months? Specifically, the supermarkets applied to NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) for an extension to Clean-up Notices issued to them, as they continue to explore options to keep the soft plastics out of landfill. The supermarkets have been granted an additional 10 months to comply with the notices until March 2025.  https://lnkd.in/gNGnuMMd At the same time, REDcycle partners are operating under an interim authorisation from the ACCC to allow the supermarkets to continue collaborating on a short-term solution to manage the soft plastics stockpile and to facilitate the resumption of in-store collections for recycling. The ACCC may grant an authorisation for any conduct that could raise concerns under the competition provisions of the Competition and Consumer Act when it is satisfied that the likely public benefit from the conduct outweighs any likely public detriment. This is a very helpful mechanism in the Australian competition law, which is not available in many jurisdictions. In March 2023, ACCC Deputy Chair Mick Keogh said: "We believe the authorisation will lead to public benefits such as the developing of interim solutions to be jointly funded by the supermarkets, the maximising the opportunities to divert soft plastics from landfill and ensuring clear and consistent messaging to consumers on the resumption of in-store collections." On 30 June 2023, the ACCC issued a final determination granting authorisation, with conditions, for a period of 12 months, until 22 July 2024. Soft plastics collection has recently recommenced through a pilot program at 12 Victorian supermarkets. However, condition 3 of the ACCC determination requires an immediate termination of arrangements upon expiry of authorisation, unless a further authorisation is granted. It appears likely further ACCC authorisation would be required for the current arrangements to extend beyond 22 July 2024, or for any longer-term solutions. #SDG17 #partnershipsforthegoals #sustainabilitypartnerships #authorisations

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Wool 🐑 Value Chains ⛓ Strong execution 💪—big topics covered in my chat with Tim Deane Norsewear NZ We explored the crucial differences between value chains and supply chains, the importance of execution, and the need to capture the true value of New Zealand wool. 💥 💥 💥 Rural Exchange REAL OPTIMISM Podcast | Episode - Weaving Value https://lnkd.in/g7Q3f4XF 👂 Tune in for more insights on your favourite podcast platform. In this snippet, Tim highlights the need to understand the supply and value chain and the risk of NZ taking too long to get $$$ back behind the farm gate. If we can't make it work another country will. 🚀 #Podcast #ValueChains #SupplyChains #NewZealandWool #EconomicGrowth #wool

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