Climate News, Insights, and Events

With Donald Trump back in office, alongside Republican control of the Senate, many of the U.S.’s climate initiatives may be rolled back. The administration’s proposed policies could reshape climate and environmental regulations, affecting everything from air and water quality standards to renewable energy support.

With changes likely to affect climate policy, clean energy initiatives, and environmental protections, businesses and organizations play a pivotal role in driving progress toward a sustainable future. In this blog, we’ll explore why strong business leadership is essential for sustainability and how companies can take meaningful action.

It's ironic how Australia’s most sustainable company isn’t a tech firm or a renewable energy pioneer—it's a global leader in mining explosives and blasting solutions. This achievement sparks a key question: if an explosives manufacturer can prioritise sustainability, what’s stopping companies in other sectors from doing the same? In this article, we will explore learnings and strategies from the country's most sustainable company.

Traditionally, snow first blankets Mount Fuji by early October, a pattern observed since 1894. However, the summer of 2024 was extraordinarily hot, delaying the appearance of snow and marking the longest snowless period on record. This disruption to the usual snow cycle is a visible reminder of global warming's far-reaching effects, underscoring the urgency of climate action to protect our environment and heritage.

Australia’s Climate Active Carbon Neutral Standard for Events provides a framework that helps organisers understand, calculate, and reduce their events' carbon emissions. While certification under Climate Active is beneficial, this standard is an invaluable tool for event organisers to follow whether or not they pursue formal certification.

NetNada is excited to announce our partnership with the Better Business Partnership (BBP), supported by Willoughby City Council, Ku-ring-gai Council, and North Sydney Council. Together, we’re empowering local businesses to adopt sustainable practices and align with the Resilient Sydney program.

California has taken a bold step in holding businesses accountable for their environmental impact. With the enactment of Senate Bills 253 (SB 253) and 261 (SB 261) as part of the Climate Accountability Package, along with the amendments from SB 219, we’ll explain what these laws mean for businesses, what the reporting requirements are, and how companies can comply.

As the Earth approaches multiple critical thresholds, the urgency for climate action has never been clearer. Business leaders play a crucial role in addressing climate change, cutting carbon emissions, and advancing decarbonisation. This article will explore what planetary boundaries are, how climate change is driving these challenges, and what businesses can do to help protect the planet.