The Australian government has awarded further A$13.4 million worth of grants to 22 businesses under its Climate Ready Programme – taking the total number of projects being funded under the programme to 73. These are worth more than $58 million and support some 760 jobs.
The grants announced by Senator Kim Carr late last month go towards projects designed to help develop innovative solutions to climate change – and range from solar-powered air conditioning, to reduced-water car washes and the manufacture of building materials from flyash (the residue from coal-powered energy).
Such projects, says Carr, will improve the environment and support the type of high-wage, high-skill jobs that drive economic recovery. “Supporting green innovation and green jobs is vital in combating the effects of the worst global recession in 75 years.”
Projects include:
• A NSW business awarded over $458,000 to develop unique air conditioning system up to 12 times more power efficient than traditional systems.
• A West Australian business awarded $2.6 million to create lightweight components for fuel-efficient transport.
• A Queensland business awarded $500,000 to work on innovative equipment and processes for the recycling and recovery of green and organic waste.
Climate Ready is part of the Clean Business Australia initiative – $240 million partnership over four years between the Rudd government and industry to deliver energy and water-efficient projects with focus on productivity and innovation.
Forming partnerships with Māori business
Guest Contributor
November 18, 2024
Broadcaster and journalist Mike McRoberts (Ngāti Kahungunu) will be speaking to directors and the business community at an Institute of Directors’ event Te Ōhanga Māori: Connecting with the Māori economy.
