Sustainability

"Reluctant billionaire" Yvon Chouinard is putting his life's work where his mouth is by giving away his $3 billion company in an audacious bid to tackle climate change.

The first six electric HiLux prototypes have already been manufactured in Roev's Sunshine Coast-based micro-factory, while production plans will see hundreds more of the converted utes hit the road in the next 12 months.

Based on the remarkable improvements in electric vehicle technology and what has been learned in California and elsewhere, Australia is well placed for rapid market growth.

Smart50 Awards guest judge Michel Hogan talks sustainable business and how companies can get it right.

The emissions created by WFH employees should be included in the measurement of a business’ carbon footprint, in the same way they would be included if they were working from a centralised office.

As SMEs across Sydney count the cost of yet another flood disaster, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has confirmed the nation's top economic department will resume its modelling of the risks posed by climate change.

For businesses affected by flooding, there are several opportunities for financial help from the state and federal governments, as well as banks and telcos.

Businesses, homes and schools in Greater Sydney have been inundated with floodwaters as another major flooding disaster hits New South Wales.