'Organisations of all sizes and kinds have a large scope for improving their environmental performance. With motivations ranging from eco-efficiency to reputation and concerns about the sustainability of their business, many organisations try to reduce their impact on the environment.' See 'Related topics' menu in the left column.(EU Science Hub, The European Commission's science and knowledge service) >

Actions against climate change: BNP Paribas publishes its second “Task Force for Climate-related Financial Disclosures” 'BNP Paribas publishes today its second annual report dedicated to describing its approach, analysis and management of the risks and opportunities related to climate change.' (BNP Paribas, France) >

APRA finalises prudential guidance on managing the financial risks of climate change. 'The guide covers APRA’s view of sound practice in areas such as governance, risk management, scenario analysis and disclosure of climate-related financial risks.' (Australian Prudential Regulation Authority, Sydney) >

Ideas for improving strategic planning. (Chatham House, London) >

Will infrastructure bend or break under climate stress? 'Infrastructure is the backbone of the global economy, connecting people, enhancing quality of life - and promoting health and safety. But climate change is revealing infrastructure vulnerabilities.' (McKinsey Sustainability, USA) >

'Many energy networks are having trouble transitioning to meet the pace of demand for solar, battery and EV network integration. Consumer adoption is happening faster than anticipated by network owners and regulators.' (Global Change Institute, The University of Queensland) >

“Serious threat” of fugitive emissions with hydrogen plan. 'Australia's plans to produce hydrogen using fossil fuels carries significant risks and could create an industry that leads to an increase in greenhouse gas emissions, researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) warn.' (Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions - Australian National University, Canberra) >

Resourceful - mineral resources news - 'Resourceful magazine brings you the latest in innovation, technology and research from across the minerals value chain, from mineral exploration to mining and metal production.' (CSIRO, Canberra) >

'In Australia, packaging waste is growing twice as fast as our population. The harmful effects of consumer packaging on our oceans, waterways and land are well known, yet we have one of the highest levels of per capita waste generation in the world. Compared to other developed economies, we recycle less.' (Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology, Sydney) >

Climate science is supporting lawsuits that could help save the world. 'Governments have failed to slow climate change quickly enough, so activists are using courts to compel countries and companies to act — increasingly with help from forefront science.' (Nature journal) >