Net Zero stories
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BSI launches international net zero standard development effort
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cleantech
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development
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climate change
BSI and ICONTEC have launched a major initiative to develop an international net zero standard by COP30, aiming to clarify the net zero transition and boost climate action.
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Swinburne & Sphere join forces for eco-friendly fintech solution
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martech
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commerce systems
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ai
Melbourne's Swinburne University has partnered with eco-fintech Sphere to use AI in analysing card payments, guiding personal climate action and CO2 offsetting.
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One Nexus & Kia UK celebrate 10 years of Kia Rental success
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surveillance
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cartech
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facial recognition
One Nexus and Kia UK celebrate a decade of success with their Kia Rental programme, marking a milestone in innovative, customer-friendly mobility solutions.
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UK science superpower aspirations hindered by short-termism
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skills gap
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funding
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investment
A new report from the Council on Geostrategy criticises the UK's short-termism, hindering its science and tech ambitions, as a snap election looms.
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UK businesses call for more support to meet net zero targets
Thu, 30th May 2024
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power / energy
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guidance
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investment
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.
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Half of firms to adopt sustainability-enabled monitoring by 2026
Tue, 21st May 2024
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apm
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power / energy
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ai
Half of all organisations will adopt sustainability-enabled monitoring by 2026 to manage energy use and carbon metrics in hybrid clouds.
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Australian freight sector's crucial role in achieving net-zero emissions
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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cleantech
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hydrogen
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climate change
Freight transport innovators like KoolPak and FreightExchange spearhead sustainable efforts amid concerns of governmental policies undermining decarbonisation goals.
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Mesh-AI hires former Amazon specialists amidst energy sector expansion
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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public cloud
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hyperscale
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ai
London-based Mesh-AI fortifies energy sector operations, appointing ex-Amazon Web Services experts, Jacob Parsons as Chief Revenue Officer and James Houlton as Director of Energy and Utilities.
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Infosys & PIL form strategic tech partnership for digital transformation
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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cx
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martech
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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.
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BuildingMinds & GOLDBECK team up for ESG-focused real estate growth
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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ai
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cleantech
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ml
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.
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Cloud-first strategy key for business ESG compliance
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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storage
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power / energy
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cleantech
Amid growing global green commitments, businesses grapple with aligning IT operations to Environmental, Social, and Governance standards.
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Greenhushing: A ‘how to’ for businesses to get their confidence back
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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cleantech
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carbon footprint
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leadership
Greenhushing is a significant threat to climate progress, and it's time for businesses to proudly communicate their legitimate efforts.
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AirTrunk & ib vogt partner for Malaysian data centre renewable energy deal
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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power / energy
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malaysia
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renewable energy
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.
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Lean and green: five steps to improve your business and carbon health
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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storage
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power / energy
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cleantech
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.
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Fujitsu partners with Origin for EV trial in Australia
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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cartech
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cleantech
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forrester research
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.
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AtNorth's sustainability efforts earn award nominations
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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power / energy
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hpc
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ai
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.
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Darren Gladman becomes Energy Policy Manager at SMA Australia
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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safety
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regulation
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solar power
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.
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Meet ESG goals with industrial automation
Tue, 26th Dec 2023
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uc
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esg
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power / energy
ESG goals shift from optional to essential in business, with automation aiding efficiency and sustainability.
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Akaysha Energy to build Australia's largest battery storage system
Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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japan
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nsw government
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government
Akaysha Energy secures government contract for Australia's largest battery storage system, paving the way for private investment in renewable energy storage.
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Not using Artificial Intelligence is a gross dereliction of duty
Tue, 31st Oct 2023
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digital transformation
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ai
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digitalisation
Generative AI developments have been in the works for years, but this year, it arrived - and we can see and feel it.