Latest Sustainability And Innovation News

Fletcher Building unveiled a comprehensive strategic review and FY25 outlook at its Investor Day, highlighting a focus on manufacturing and distribution alongside significant restructuring costs. The company targets a leaner operation with disciplined capital management and a net debt goal of NZD 400m to 900m.

Papyrus Australia has secured a pivotal contract with UniSA to establish a Rapid Prototyping and R&D facility, advancing its sustainable packaging technology and commercial production plans.

Sparc Technologies has entered a strategic collaboration with Detmold Packaging to develop graphene-enhanced paper packaging products that promise improved durability and sustainability.

Green360 Technologies has developed a proprietary low-carbon cement blend using red mud and kaolin, achieving significant reductions in hazardous leachates and competitive strength performance. The company is poised to begin commercial-scale validation with JV partner PERMAcast.

Zoono Group has inked a five-year exclusive contract with Sharpak and OSY to apply its antimicrobial technology on UK soft fruit packaging, aiming to reduce food waste and boost shelf-life.

Macquarie Group Limited has posted a 5% increase in net profit for FY2025, driven by strong asset management and banking growth, while advancing its sustainability and digital innovation agenda.

Bio-Gene Technology Limited is progressing its development of two novel insecticidal compounds, Qcide and Flavocide, targeting major global markets with strong commercial validation and significant US Department of Defense funding.

Li-S Energy Limited reported solid progress in its March 2025 quarter, advancing a key collaboration with Kea Aerospace to integrate lithium-sulfur batteries into high-altitude UAVs, while strengthening its board and maintaining a healthy cash position.

BauMart Holdings has unveiled a multi-pronged strategy to tackle construction labour shortages, advance green building materials, and expand mining equipment services, supported by a $482,000 rights issue.

Kuniko Limited has streamlined its Norwegian battery metals portfolio, pursued non-dilutive green funding, and forged AI satellite data partnerships, setting the stage for growth in Europe’s critical minerals sector.

Austal Limited has landed a landmark A$270 million contract to design and build a 130-metre hydrogen-ready high-speed ferry for Sweden’s Gotlandsbolaget, marking a major step in sustainable maritime transport.

Environmental Clean Technologies Limited has formed a joint venture and launched field trials for its innovative COLDry lignite-nitrogen fertiliser, marking a pivotal step toward commercialisation and revenue generation.