In 2020, we undertook 212 projects positively impacting sectors from sustainable finance to renewable energy. Here are just a few of them...

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How can coal workers benefit from a renewables jobs boom?

An ISF study shows that while renewable energy can be a major source of jobs in the next 15 years, the outcomes for coal workers will depend on a clear transition strategy. Read more about the project here.
Sign saying "Danger: Water may be contaminated"

Guide builds trust when contamination comes to call

Over three years, our researchers crafted evidence-based guidance for engaging with communities whose health and wellbeing are affected by environmental hazards. Read more about the project here.
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Assessing corporate sustainability for investors

ISF’s ongoing partnership with international investment group Stewart Investors has resulted in research that influences ethical investment. Read more about the project here.
Trees in the Australian bush

Landholder participation in biodiversity offsetting

With this project, we sought to discover how landholders in Western Sydney perceived and engaged with the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme… and what stopped others from participating. Read more about the project here.
Sea turtle and a plastic bag

Environmentally responsible treatment of waste plastics

Our researchers worked to understand how trading plastics for recycling affects ocean pollution, and found a number of ways to lessen the problem. Read more about the project here.
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Transitioning the water industry with the circular economy

An ISF report for the Water Services Association of Australia outlines the potential benefits of a circular economy approach and the steps that the water industry will need to take to unlock them. Read more about the project here.

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