Partners
Circular Business Design Workshop Launches in Australia
Planet Ark’s Australian Circular Economy Hub (ACE Hub) will partner with CIRCO NL, a Netherlands Government-funded organisation, to bring their circular economy training to Australia, starting with Victoria. The methodology is applied to two training options. The most comprehensive is the Circular Business Design Workshop – a three-day program to familiarise organisations in Victoria with […]
Seamless Initiative Launches Garment Levy to Drive Circular Fashion
The Seamless Clothing Stewardship Scheme was established by the Australian Fashion Council (AFC) in collaboration with industry pioneers as part of efforts to create a circular clothing industry by 2023. The scheme hopes to tackle a pressing issue in the fashion industry – the staggering 200,000 tonnes of clothing waste sent to landfills in Australia annually (the equivalent weight of almost […]
Australia sets Ambitious Targets for Environmental Conservation and Circular Economy Development
Australia’s Environment Ministers convened last week and agreed to progress pivotal measures toward a nature-positive future and Australia’s shift to a circular economy. In a landmark decision, ministers from all Australian jurisdictions have endorsed comprehensive measures to support the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework under the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity. NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY TARGETS One […]
First Recommendations Report Released by Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group
Established in February 2023, the Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group provides advice to the Australian Government on the transition to a more circular economy. The Advisory Group’s first interim report, released today, summarises their early findings and outlines strategic interventions to drive the circular economy transformation forward. The report focuses on Australia’s domestic manufacturing capabilities […]
Revolutionising Australia’s Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector through a Circular Economy
KPMG Australia’s Circular Economy team is leading the way with a ground-breaking materials flow analysis for the fisheries and aquaculture sector, as part of a pioneering three-year program, funded by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) and Regional Circularity Cooperative (RCC). To celebrate Circularity 2023, we are excited to share the preliminary results of […]
Pioneering Traceability Solutions: KPMG Origins Integrated Waste Tracking Solution for enhanced hazardous waste regulatory compliance
The KPMG Origins Integrated Waste Tracking Solution (IWTS) is a key step for the NSW Environment Protection Authority (NSW EPA), in collaboration with the Queensland Department of Environment and Science (QLD DES), to deliver on commitments made under the National Waste Policy Action Plan and NSW Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy 2041 to develop a […]
How to build a circular economy
Leading companies have come to understand that tackling climate change requires them to fold environmental thinking into their core business strategies. From transforming their operations, phasing out greenhouse gas emissions, and looking up and down their value chain for sustainability opportunities, these brands have embraced the need for transformative change in everything they do. Not […]
Driving a circular future
Victoria is leading the way. In 2020, the Victorian Government released its first circular economy policy. The 10-year plan for a cleaner, greener Victoria prioritises investment in the waste and recycling systems that are needed to build a sustainable and thriving circular economy, leading to more jobs and less waste and pollution. With the policy […]
Measuring Circularity: Paving the Way Towards Meaningful Action
The Importance of Measuring Circularity By assessing our circularity, we can identify the disparities between where we are now and where we need to be to create a world that is both ecologically stable and socially inclusive. Measuring circularity is crucial in our pursuit of a more regenerative future. It provides us with a clear […]
The Coles R³ Packaging Framework in action
As a leading Australian retailer, with approximately 1,800 retail outlets nationally, Coles welcomes millions of customers through our store network and digital platforms every week. Our priority is to provide leading food, drink and home solutions that are delicious and healthy for our customers and incorporate sustainable solutions. The packaging of these products, including plastic […]