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Eco Voice Q & A: Michael Lotfy Gierges, Global Executive Vice President of Schneider Electric’s Home & Distribution Segment

Background Michael Lotfy Gierges is Executive Vice President for the Home & Distribution division and has held the position since June 2023. In this role, he has full responsibility for all aspects of Schneider Electric’s residential & small buildings offer and solution development, including strategy, R&D, market development, production and go-to-market, utilizing his extensive industrialization […]

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Research reveals gains and gaps in Aussie green initiatives

SAP reveals increasing Australian investment in sustainability solutions driven by competitiveness and profitability benefits 68% of Australian businesses see relationship between sustainability and competitiveness and profitability, leading to 11 point increase in businesses increasing their investments Australian organisations say their overall business performance is intrinsically linked to treating sustainability as a strategic priority – and […]

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TAFE NSW graduate provides lifeline for endangered species

At a critical time for Australia’s threatened species, TAFE NSW is equipping students with the knowledge and skills required to contribute to a sustainable future. Skilling future workers with specialist conservation skills comes at a time when over 550 native Australian animals have been found at risk of becoming extinct, according to World Wildlife Fund […]

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Ashurst advises Aquila Capital on procurement and portfolio financing of New Zealand solar PV projects

Global law firm Ashurst has advised Aquila Capital as international counsel on their procurement and portfolio financing of solar PV projects with an expected capacity of 180MWp in New Zealand. The portfolio forms part of a broader 1.4GW portfolio of solar PV assets to be developed by a joint venture between Aquila and Far North […]

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CBA enhances small business Sustainability Tool with Aussie-owned businesses

CBA is working with BioPak and EnergyFlex to help more small businesses achieve their sustainability goals. Commonwealth Bank’s Sustainability Action Tool now integrates offers from compostable food packaging organisation BioPak, and energy insights from start-up EnergyFlex, to better help small businesses embed sustainability into their operations, saving money and reducing the cost of doing business. Launched in […]