Toyota accused of spreading EV disinformation to profit from fossil-fuelled hybrids
Greenpeace has slammed Australia's most trusted car maker, Toyota, for being a "global roadblock" and "spreading disinformation" about electric vehicles.
Edible coffee cup startup Uuvipak wins $50,000 prize in Nespresso circular economy competition
A Brisbane company aiming to produce edible coffee cups from flour byproducts is the first winner of Nespresso's StartCup competition, earning $50,000 to fund its circular economy vision.
Aussie classic 4WD startup becomes biggest global EV conversion manufacturer
Today Jaunt Motors has announced a merger with Zero EV to become the biggest EV conversion manufacturer in the world under the name Fellten.
“Factually incorrect”: ASIC fines company $56,000 for greenwashing, warns more is to come
The financial regulator has warned companies that are boasting about their sustainability credentials to back up their claims — or else.
Budget 2022: KeepCup cameo drives focus on sustainability pledges, as climate advocates welcome reform
KeepCup has welcomed sustainability initiatives included in the federal budget, following the appearance of reusable coffee cups in the hands of Labor leaders.
‘Misleading’: Ethical leaders Etiko, Outland Denim and Joyya boycott Ethical Fashion Guide 2022
Etiko’s founder Nick Savaidis says the guide uses a flawed rating system that gives some fashion brands a pass when they should receive a fail.
Country Road unveils $1.5 million fund to back startups and innovators driving climate action
The Country Road Climate Fund will back early-stage and more established products and projects, with $1.5 million in grants over three years.
From Target to Sheike: Australia’s most and least ethical fashion brands, ranked
Australian brands Billabong, Sheike, Mountain Designs, Windsor Smith and Anaconda are among those that have come in last in a "sobering" ethical fashion report released today.
Coffee may be a casualty of climate change, as warmer planet puts Arabica supply at risk
Even if currently declared commitments to reduce emissions are met, new research suggests coffee production will still rapidly decline in countries accounting for 75% of the world’s Arabica coffee supply.
Seaweed startup aims to stop cow burps and farts as Australia poised to back Biden methane pledge
The federal government is expected to adopt new methane reduction targets in the coming weeks, boosting Australian startups committed to slashing emissions in the livestock industry.
LDV to launch Australia’s first EV ute next month as Chinese giant moves in on lucrative market gap
LDV, which is owned by Chinese giant SAIC, has confirmed it will introduce the eT60 all-electric ute to the Australian market in November this year.
The simple ESG strategy that makes good business sense
When business behaviour is changed in ways that support and grow the company, such as responsible sourcing and cutting costs, then ESG doesn’t seem so daunting.
