sustainability

In a genius piece of marketing that would make Elon Musk proud, his beloved Teslas are being offered as part of a package deal in a new development.

Solar and wind are fueling Australia’s future. Hydro energy storage — or pumped hydro — can capture this precious renewable energy, though its costs may deter investors.

A leading expert says while there may be little future in hydropower generation in Australia, the future in hydro energy storage is “enormous”.

Top offshore investors are embracing big-ticket Australian technology precincts such as the $1.8bn Atlassian headquarters being built in Sydney.

The City of Sydney will require new development projects and applications to comply with minimum energy ratings from January.

Two of the biggest players in commercial property have embarked on new initiatives to power their assets with renewable sources of electricity as the nation transitions to a carbon neutral world.

As the nation transitions to a carbon zero world, experts say even newly-built commercial properties will need to invest in improving their energy performance.

The design, build and reuse of materials in commercial properties – principles of a circular economy – can lead to a more sustainable future for the construction industry in Australia, and across the world.

A new report has found there are a multitude of opportunities for Australia’s commercial property sector to capitalise on green finance, with socially conscious investment strategies a key driver.