Latest Sustainability In Business News

Polymetals Resources has bolstered its financial position with new loan facilities and option exercises following a fatal incident at its Endeavor Mine, which has now resumed continuous operations.

Hancock & Gore is rebranding as Schoolblazer Limited following its acquisition of Trutex, consolidating its global school uniform operations and targeting over $200 million in revenue by FY27.

QuickFee Limited has announced a shareholder-approved return of capital totaling approximately A$28.5 million, funded by proceeds from the sale of its US Pay Now and Connect businesses. Shareholders will receive 7.5 cents per share, with payments scheduled for early December.

GrainCorp reported a resilient FY25 with underlying EBITDA rising to $308 million, supported by record grain handling and oilseed crush volumes despite a challenging global margin environment. The company maintained a strong balance sheet and returned solid dividends while advancing strategic growth and sustainability initiatives.

Orica Limited reported a 6% increase in revenue to AUD 8.14 billion and a 23% rise in EBIT to AUD 992.2 million for FY2025, alongside record safety performance and significant strides in decarbonisation.

Amcor’s first quarter fiscal 2026 results showcase strong growth driven by the Berry Global acquisition, with sales up 68% and synergies exceeding expectations. The company also raised its dividend and reaffirmed its full-year guidance.

Wide Open Agriculture advances its lupin protein commercialisation with a strategic China rollout, sustainability validation, and plans for a large-scale Australian facility.

Infragreen Group Limited reported a robust 190% increase in revenue for FY25 following its successful IPO, despite a significant statutory net loss. The company’s strategic acquisitions and expanded ownership stakes underpin a promising outlook in sustainable infrastructure.

Codan Limited reported a robust FY25 with 22% revenue growth to $674.2 million and a 27% jump in net profit, driven by organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. The company’s communications and metal detection segments both posted solid gains, setting a confident tone for FY26.

Brambles Limited reported a 10% rise in underlying profit for FY25, driven by operational efficiencies and digital initiatives, while announcing a US$400 million share buy-back for FY26. The company’s transformation program underpins a confident outlook despite macroeconomic headwinds.

Almonty Industries reported a sharp increase in net loss for the first half of 2025, driven by non-cash accounting adjustments linked to warrant and derivative liabilities, while completing a significant share consolidation and a US$90 million Nasdaq IPO.

Empire Resources has completed a significant 21-hole reverse circulation drilling campaign at its Yuinmery Project, targeting copper-gold mineralisation across multiple prospects. Assay results are pending, with the company poised to define resource potential amid ongoing exploration.