Seven-year Greenbushes contract worth more than $1 billion

Macmahon Holdings  has been contracted by Talison Lithium for the load and haul mining works at its Greenbushes lithium project in the southwest of Western Australia. The project is a joint venture between Tianqi Lithium and IGO, and 49 per cent owned by Albemarle Corporation. Talison has been producing lithium concentrates at Greenbushes since 1983. …

Caterpillar shows off first battery electric large mining truck

Caterpillar has successfully demonstrated its first battery electric 793 large mining truck, and announced a significant investment to transform its Arizona-based proving ground into a sustainable testing and validation hub of the future. Caterpillar completed development of its first battery electric 793 prototype with support from key mining customers participating in Caterpillar’s Early Learner program. …

Roadmap for ‘hard-to-abate’ alumina

Australia’s alumina refining industry has a credible pathway to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, outlined in an industry roadmap report published by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). The report, titled ‘A Roadmap for Decarbonising Australian Alumina Refining’, was commissioned by ARENA and prepared by Deloitte in consultation with Australia’s three major alumina producers: …

Welcome to Infrastructure Sustainability Council – an event for new members.

Watch our latest recording of the Welcome to Infrastructure Sustainability Council, an event for new members. During the session you will meet Ainsley Simpson, Chief Executive Officer, Patrick Hastings, Chief Delivery Officer and Jane Nicholls, General Manager Industry Engagement, as well as the leaders of other ISC business units responsible for engaging and sharing with …

Journey to Net Zero

New report to drive action on transport’s journey to net-zero.  Three infrastructure peak bodies have issued a new report today to call for industry transformation to accelerate the transport sector’s journey to net-zero and support Australia’s sustainable future.  The Journey to Net Zero – Inspiring Climate Action in the Australian Transport Sector was delivered as …

Digital tool receives support to deliver decarbonisation of construction and infrastructure in Aotearoa

A brand-new digital tool will drive a sector-wide shift in the decarbonisation of Aotearoa’s infrastructure.  The Westpac NZ Government Innovation fund has today announced an investment in the Infrastructure Sustainability Council to scale decarbonisation and sustainability outcomes in Aotearoa infrastructure. Specifically streamlined for infrastructure programmes and projects with a capital investment less than $100m, IS …

Use of Recycled Material in Plastic Pipes

Australia’s plastic pipeline infrastructure is vital to the way we live today, delivering essential services and utilities to our homes and communities. Plastic pipe systems distribute drinking water, gas, and electricity. They protect the network of wires and cables that provide electricity, internet, and telephone services. They are widely used in irrigation systems for food …

ISC announces Water Advisory Group

Water is life. A sustainable water future is closely tied to climate change and healthy communities. The water sector is improving infrastructure performance, establishing benchmarks and leading practices to transition to a circular economy to support the communities of the future, all the while making more prominent cultural values of water.   To advance this agenda, …

IS ratings for Infrastructure Sustainability and ESG Assurance

The IS Rating Scheme (IS) is a voluntary third party assured standard that evaluates the governance, economic, environmental and social performance of infrastructure assets. The IS rating system enables evaluating sustainability across the planning, design, construction and operational phases of infrastructure programs, projects, networks and assets. In this webinar we will cover how IS rating …

The 2022 ISC Gala Awards | Media Release

The Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) is proud to announce the winners of the 2022 Gala Awards. This year’s awards will honour excellence in sustainability across environmental, social, governance, and economic quadruple bottom line outcomes, and outstanding contributions to market transformation at organisational, systemic and societal levels. 1. Sustainability Leadership – Excellence in Governance Recipient: John …