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Is the Te Huia train hitting its KPIs?
Ministry for the Environment

Is the Te Huia train hitting its KPIs?

Patronage is rising and subsidy dependence is easing, bolstering the case for keeping the Auckland-Hamilton service running beyond its trial.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024
Ashburton’s new freight hub to move trucks off highway
Supply Chain

Ashburton’s new freight hub to move trucks off highway

The hub is expected to take 40,000 truck movements a year off Mid Canterbury roads and cut freight emissions by 70%.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
Emissions Trading Scheme underperforming
Agricultural Technology

Emissions Trading Scheme underperforming

New research says tighter oversight of five sectors could make New Zealand’s emissions scheme cut pollution faster without slowing growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024

Global Stories

Carbon emissions stories

Vertiv's 2023 report shows strides in sustainability efforts
Edge Computing

Vertiv's 2023 report shows strides in sustainability efforts

Vertiv's 2023 Responsible Business Report unveils the “One Vertiv, One World” plan, detailing strides in environmental impact and governance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Hitachi Vantara unveils new block storage appliance for SMBs
Storage

Hitachi Vantara unveils new block storage appliance for SMBs

Hitachi Vantara unveils its latest block storage appliance, designed to simplify data management for SMBs, enhance security, and reduce carbon emissions.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
UK businesses call for more support to meet net zero targets
Supply Chain

UK businesses call for more support to meet net zero targets

As World Environment Day nears, Australia's AU$399 million move to boost its Net Zero Economy Authority shines a spotlight on the UK's business struggle needing £ support.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
The reshoring evolution: Western countries drive to reclaim supply chains
Fintech

The reshoring evolution: Western countries drive to reclaim supply chains

COVID-19 has highlighted the fragility of global supply chains, pushing Western nations to reshore production for increased resilience, economic benefits, and sustainability.

By Julian Harris • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Logicalis wins official approval for science-led emissions goals
EduTech

Logicalis wins official approval for science-led emissions goals

Global tech service provider, Logicalis' net-zero emissions targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Udemy boosts ESG learning as CEOs seek sustainable fiscal advantages
Clean technologies

Udemy boosts ESG learning as CEOs seek sustainable fiscal advantages

Udemy is offering more than 280 ESG courses to aid organisations around the globe, following a remarkable global uptick in ESG skills demand.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Aiven tackles carbon emissions in tech ahead of World Earth Day
Clean technologies

Aiven tackles carbon emissions in tech ahead of World Earth Day

Aiven commits to sustainable operations in the tech sector, highlighting the urgent need for carbon emissions reduction in light of equivalent pollution levels to the aviation industry.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2024
Last Energy showcases micro nuclear reactor to the public
Hyperscale

Last Energy showcases micro nuclear reactor to the public

Last Energy, a nuclear energy start-up, unveiled a prototype of a micronuclear reactor at a conference, positioning it as an affordable, sustainable solution for the high energy demands of data centres.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
Cogo & Personetics introduce AI-powered sustainable banking
Fintech

Cogo & Personetics introduce AI-powered sustainable banking

Cogo partners with AI-firm Personetics, pioneering climate-conscious banking by aiding customers in understanding and managing their carbon footprints based on their spending habits.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
Zyxel Networks among top 5% in S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2024
Supply Chain

Zyxel Networks among top 5% in S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2024

Zyxel Networks lauded among top 5% in S&P Global's Sustainability Yearbook 2024, affirming its leading position in robust ESG practices and commitment to net-zero emissions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Carbon emissions stories

Network Rail & Oakland harness AI to innovate knowledge management
Generative AI

Network Rail & Oakland harness AI to innovate knowledge management

Network Rail partners with Oakland to revolutionise knowledge management using AI, aiming for significant improvements in delays, capacity, and carbon emissions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
Verne partners with VAXA to offset carbon emissions in Iceland
Hyperscale

Verne partners with VAXA to offset carbon emissions in Iceland

Verne teams up with biotech firm VAXA to further cut carbon emissions, despite already using 100% renewable energy at Icelandic data centres.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Dubai fintech Fils & Pakistan's TPS partner for green banking initiative
Fintech

Dubai fintech Fils & Pakistan's TPS partner for green banking initiative

Dubai's climate fintech Fils partners with Pakistan's TPS to integrate sustainability infrastructure, enabling institutions across Asia to monitor their carbon emissions and buy top-tier carbon credits.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 6th May 2024
Over 50s in Britain lead in embracing renewable energy
Power / Energy

Over 50s in Britain lead in embracing renewable energy

Nearly half of Britons over 50 are keen to use renewable energy, driven by environmental concerns, exceeding interest among under-25s, Solar Together research reveals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024