Boral has had its emissions reductions targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning it with the Paris Agreement as a first of its kind.
Charitable Trust withdraws bid to reopen quarry
The Ross Trust has announced its quarry business, Hillview Quarries, will not be developing the former Pioneer Quarry site in Dromana, Victoria, opting instead to rehabilitate.
AdBlue Taskforce safeguards against shortage
Australia’s supply of urea has been addressed by a Federal Government taskforce and backed by the quarrying industry, as concerns were raised over an impending shortage.
Metso Outotec scores a century of service
Metso Outotec has secured more than 100 life cycle services agreements during 2021, covering process support and optimisation, sustainable wears, spares, and service solutions.
Boral turns new leaf, recharges for 2022 and beyond
Boral has set itself for a promising future, according to its 2021 annual and sustainability reports, after offloading its North American and Australian building products businesses, setting sustainability goals and targets, and managing a takeover offer from Seven Group Holdings.
Rokbak leans into sustainable manufacturing
Rokbak is a big advocate for sustainable operations, as highlighted by managing director Paul Douglas at a recent “net zero” manufacturing conference.
Komatsu trials construction equipment for use in space
Komatsu has applied to become a part of Japan’s project for Promoting the Development of Innovative Technologies for Outer Space Autonomous Construction.
Holcim ‘first major customer’ for Indigenous business
Holcim Australia has partnered with Wirrigan Business Services to secure a reliable provider of general waste management while supporting the employment of Indigenous Australians.
Komatsu commits to future female workforce
Komatsu has set strong diversity targets for itself to 2025 while creating a culture of inclusion to rival its peers in the Australian construction industry.
Wagners shows off large scale Earth Friendly Concrete
The Wagner Group’s Earth Friendly Concrete has been used in a big way by GPT Group at a new warehouse development in Wacol, Queensland.