In a major $2.35 billion energy announcement on Tuesday, Victoria was chosen as preferred location for the Hydrogen Energy Supply Chain (HESC) project – a collaboration involving the Japanese, Australian and Victorian Governments.

EV Index is a new resource for businesses, policy makers, private owners and anyone wanting more information about the transition of Australia’s vehicle fleet.

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) can start with as little as $5 or five minutes of someone’s time and contribution towards a good cause. But the flow-on effects for an individual and business can be long-lasting.

For the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), sustainability is no longer a ‘nice to have’. It’s an expectation from clients, partners and attendees. That’s why it has embarked on its own journey towards net-zero.

According to ZEN Energy CEO Anthony Garnaut, while Victoria is not the sunniest place in Australia, “it's a lot sunnier than Germany”, meaning the cost of solar even in Melbourne is a lot cheaper than building a solar farm in the sunniest part of Germany. 

The shift to a net-zero economy will require a collective effort but is a challenge Victoria can rise to with the right mindset and the right actions, enabling government and industry to work together to reach our emission targets and seize the economic opportunities for Victoria.

Melbourne has been chosen to host the inaugural Asia Pacific (APAC) Offshore Wind and Green Hydrogen Summit from 29-31 August.

Melbourne Chamber member Port of Melbourne (PoM) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will lead to the development of greener shipping solutions and export opportunities for Victoria.

The 2023-24 Federal Budget will allocate $314 million towards a new energy program aimed at lowering business power bills and emissions.

Solar power is now more accessible for small and medium businesses through measures announced in the 2023/24 Federal Budget combined with Victorian incentives.

Industry experts give their tips on how small and large enterprises can use Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) to create and sustain long-term value. 

Office-based businesses seeking assistance with the challenge of reducing emissions can explore CitySwitch, a free to join, national program delivered locally by participating councils.

The Victorian Government has released a 10-year clean economy plan to create training and skills opportunities for workers, businesses, and industry as the state moves towards net zero by 2045.

Yarra Valley Water (YVW) is undertaking key energy initiatives to prepare for the future and become net-zero.

Consultation is underway to determine how Australia’s largest businesses and financial institutions disclose their impacts on climate change – and how this will have a flow-on impact on small, medium and family enterprises (SMFEs).

Mandatory climate reporting is coming. Almost every Australian business, no matter its size, will be impacted by these changes.