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Seagate outlines roadmap towards sustainable datasphere & renewable energy
Power / Energy

Seagate outlines roadmap towards sustainable datasphere & renewable energy

Seagate Technology charts its course towards 100% renewable energy use and carbon neutrality by 2040, illustrating significant strides in ethical and inclusive data storage in annual ESG report.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 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
Invercargill to get first Tier 4 Data Centre with T4 Group move
Power / Energy

Invercargill to get first Tier 4 Data Centre with T4 Group move

T4 Group announces the construction of New Zealand's first Tier 4 Data Centre, a flagship of sustainability and innovation, in Invercargill, Southland.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2024
Streamlining carbon measurement for SMEs: The case for using spend-based data
Supply Chain

Streamlining carbon measurement for SMEs: The case for using spend-based data

Spend-based data offers a quick, cost-effective route for SMEs to measure carbon emissions, aiding green-business goals and meeting increasing demands for sustainability.

By Brian Johnston • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024
How clever UX design can encourage more effective climate action
Clean technologies

How clever UX design can encourage more effective climate action

Fintech company, Cogo, uses innovative UX design to increase climate literacy, promoting sustainable habits and effective climate action, study reveals.

By Lucy O'Connor • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024
NVIDIA launches Earth-2 platform to tackle climate change impacts
Unified Communications

NVIDIA launches Earth-2 platform to tackle climate change impacts

NVIDIA launches Earth-2, a climate digital twin cloud platform, addressing $140bn worth of weather-related economic damage with AI-backed high-resolution simulations and timely data updates.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
Buddy aims to digitise recycling trade, transforming $348B market
Supply Chain

Buddy aims to digitise recycling trade, transforming $348B market

Buddy, a global marketplace aimed at digitising the $348B metal recycling industry, connects buyers and sellers directly, aiming to streamline the industry and greatly reduce carbon emissions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
The power of embedded green finance
Marketing Technologies

The power of embedded green finance

Banks wrestling with outdated systems can bolster sustainability efforts by leveraging carbon management to personalise client services, ensuring greener finance integrates seamlessly with consumer lifestyles.

By David Beer • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
HP unveils Color LaserJet 3000 series at 2024 Partner Conference
Hybrid & Remote Work

HP unveils Color LaserJet 3000 series at 2024 Partner Conference

HP has launched its energy-efficient Color LaserJet 3000 series, featuring TerraJet toner technology, at today's HP Amplify Partner Conference 2024; targeted at SMBs seeking premium colour printing.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Environmentally Friendly stories

Australian Olympic sailors to sport eco-friendly wetsuits in 2024
Clean technologies

Australian Olympic sailors to sport eco-friendly wetsuits in 2024

The Australian Olympic sailing team for 2024 will sport the world's first high-performance, eco-friendly wetsuits, slashing CO2 emissions by 80%, courtesy of Sydney's Zhik.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
evec & Connekt partner to monetise EV charging solutions
Cartech

evec & Connekt partner to monetise EV charging solutions

North West EV-charger firm evec partners with software provider Connekt to monetise EV chargers and spur greener future. This strategic alliance targets a surging demand for EV charging solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2024
Equinix commits to Singapore renewable energy deal with Sembcorp
Hyperscale

Equinix commits to Singapore renewable energy deal with Sembcorp

Digital infrastructure giant, Equinix, dives into Singapore's renewable energy market with a large-scale solar power purchase agreement in alignment with Singapore Green Plan 2030.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2024
Westcon-Comstor achieves 100% renewable electricity target in UK
Power / Energy

Westcon-Comstor achieves 100% renewable electricity target in UK

Westcon-Comstor powers its UK sites exclusively through renewables, leading its ambitious international drive for 100% clean electricity by 2030.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 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
Virgin Media O2 & Hubbub unveil 400,000 device tech lending scheme
Clean technologies

Virgin Media O2 & Hubbub unveil 400,000 device tech lending scheme

Virgin Media O2 and Hubbub introduce a landmark 400,000 device lending scheme, the Tech Lending Community project, to tackle British digital inequality and electronic waste, benefitting underprivileged individuals and assisting charities including Refuge and Centrepoint.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
FreightExchange launches CO2 emissions tool for green logistics
Supply Chain

FreightExchange launches CO2 emissions tool for green logistics

FreightExchange has launched a CO2 emissions reporting tool in its platform, aiming to provide customers real-time insights into the environmental impact of their freight operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024
Symbio unveils eSIM tech boosting Australia's MVNO market
Unified Communications

Symbio unveils eSIM tech boosting Australia's MVNO market

Symbio, a subsidiary of Aussie Broadband Group, shakes up Australia's MVNO market with its latest eSIM technology, offering faster and more eco-friendly mobile connectivity options.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
Digital Future Aotearoa calls for greater laptop donations
EduTech

Digital Future Aotearoa calls for greater laptop donations

Amid a growing digital divide, Digital Future Aotearoa urgently appeals for laptop donations for their RAD initiative, supporting educational and employment aspirations of Aotearoa's youth.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024