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Greenhushing: A 'how to' for businesses to get their confidence back
Clean technologies

Greenhushing: A 'how to' for businesses to get their confidence back

Greenhushing is a significant threat to climate progress, and it's time for businesses to proudly communicate their legitimate efforts.

By Brian Johnston • 6 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Global consultation opens on how to measure a building’s emissions
Energy efficient

Global consultation opens on how to measure a building’s emissions

A new global standard could give builders and lenders a common way to compare a building’s whole-life greenhouse gas emissions.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
How are cities responding to extreme weather?
Smart Cities

How are cities responding to extreme weather?

Cities are moving to protect residents and assets as heatwaves, floods and storms intensify, with four in five now facing climate hazards.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 10th Dec 2023
Global emissions reach record high
Sustainability

Global emissions reach record high

Record fossil fuel output is pushing the planet closer to 1.5°C, with 2023 emissions projected to hit 36.8 billion tonnes.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2023
How long do we have to limit global warming?
Sustainability

How long do we have to limit global warming?

Scientists say the remaining carbon budget for a 1.5°C warming limit could run out within six years at current emissions levels.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2023

Global Stories

Net Zero stories

Infosys & PIL form strategic tech partnership for digital transformation
Digital Transformation

Infosys & PIL form strategic tech partnership for digital transformation

Global digital services leader, Infosys, joins forces with shipping titan Pacific International Lines to accelerate digitalisation, modernise customer portal and enact transformative changes across the logistics sphere.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2024
BuildingMinds & GOLDBECK team up for ESG-focused real estate growth
Artificial Intelligence

BuildingMinds & GOLDBECK team up for ESG-focused real estate growth

BuildingMinds and GOLDBECK have partnered to enhance ESG-compliant growth in real estate, utilising data-driven insights for capital management firm HANSAINVEST, bolstering the resilience and feasibility of property portfolios.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
Cloud-first strategy key for business ESG compliance
Storage

Cloud-first strategy key for business ESG compliance

Amid growing global green commitments, businesses grapple with aligning IT operations to Environmental, Social, and Governance standards.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2024
Lean and green: five steps to improve your business and carbon health
Storage

Lean and green: five steps to improve your business and carbon health

Businesses must directly tackle carbon emissions for financial savings and reputation; enterprises are urged to follow five steps towards digital sobriety and cleaner carbon health.

By Steen Dalgas • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Meet ESG goals with industrial automation
Unified Communications

Meet ESG goals with industrial automation

ESG goals shift from optional to essential in business, with automation aiding efficiency and sustainability.

By Edward Chow • 5 min read • Tue, 26th Dec 2023
Akaysha Energy to build Australia's largest battery storage system
Power / Energy

Akaysha Energy to build Australia's largest battery storage system

Akaysha Energy secures government contract for Australia's largest battery storage system, paving the way for private investment in renewable energy storage.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2023
Westcon-Comstor shares global carbon emissions details in new report
Supply Chain

Westcon-Comstor shares global carbon emissions details in new report

Westcon-Comstor reveals decrease in direct emissions but a rise in supply chain emissions, as it strives to meet sustainability targets.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2023

Stories from Other Regions

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AirTrunk & ib vogt partner for Malaysian data centre renewable energy deal
Supply Chain

AirTrunk & ib vogt partner for Malaysian data centre renewable energy deal

Asia Pacific data centre specialist AirTrunk partners with renewable energy developer ib vogt, inking Malaysia's first ever data centre renewable energy Virtual Power Purchase Agreement.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Fujitsu partners with Origin for EV trial in Australia
Cartech

Fujitsu partners with Origin for EV trial in Australia

Fujitsu launches EV trial with Australian energy firm Origin, a key move in realising its goal for a 100% zero emissions vehicle operational fleet by 2030.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
AtNorth's sustainability efforts earn award nominations
High Performance Computing

AtNorth's sustainability efforts earn award nominations

Nordic AI service provider, atNorth, starts 2024 with Sustainability in Tech Award nods, recognising its sustainable efforts in data centre solutions and circular economy practices.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
Darren Gladman becomes Energy Policy Manager at SMA Australia
Power / Energy

Darren Gladman becomes Energy Policy Manager at SMA Australia

Climate and energy policy veteran, Darren Gladman, assumes the pivotal role of Energy Policy and Regulatory Manager at SMA Australia, aiming to effect climate-friendly energy reforms.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024
Not using Artificial Intelligence is a gross dereliction of duty
Digital Transformation

Not using Artificial Intelligence is a gross dereliction of duty

Generative AI developments have been in the works for years, but this year, it arrived - and we can see and feel it.

By Baroness Martha Lane Fox • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2023