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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

Global Stories

Carbon emissions stories

Evolving a data centre into an Artificial Intelligence factory
Storage

Evolving a data centre into an Artificial Intelligence factory

The advent of AI factories is revolutionising business operations by merging GenAI capabilities with modernised data centres, enhancing productivity and sustainability.

By George Dragatsis • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2024
Why the future for chief financial officers is no longer just about numbers
Robotics

Why the future for chief financial officers is no longer just about numbers

CFO roles have evolved from mere number crunching to strategic planning, digital innovation, and driving sustainability, per SAP Concur's CFO Insights report.

By Fabian Calle and Jonathan Beeby • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2024
Speeding towards a sustainable future
Data Analytics

Speeding towards a sustainable future

As awareness of sustainability grows, businesses are being urged to embrace eco-friendly practices, driven by consumer demand and impending regulations.

By Chris Iacovou • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
Digital transformation revolutionises logistics industry
Drones

Digital transformation revolutionises logistics industry

The logistics sector is undergoing a digital transformation, with companies investing heavily in technologies like AI and IoT to optimise operations and meet growing eCommerce demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
Vertiv unveils 2023 report with new environmental initiatives
Supply Chain

Vertiv unveils 2023 report with new environmental initiatives

Vertiv's 2023 Responsible Business Report outlines progress on sustainability and unveils the One Vertiv, One World plan to enhance environmental and community impacts.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
FinOps gains traction as cloud costs rise, says esynergy
Multi-cloud

FinOps gains traction as cloud costs rise, says esynergy

As cloud expenses soar, a new esynergy report underscores the rising role of FinOps, with 74% of organisations striving to optimise costs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
Australia's data centres urged to cut emissions, go green
Storage

Australia's data centres urged to cut emissions, go green

Australia's data centres face significant environmental challenges, with rising carbon emissions set to double by 2030 due to energy-intensive AI applications, warns industry experts.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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

Stories from Other Regions

Carbon emissions stories

Port of Brisbane partners with TechConnect on sustainability project
Hyperscale

Port of Brisbane partners with TechConnect on sustainability project

Port of Brisbane partners with TechConnect and AWS to enhance sustainability through a cutting-edge data platform, supporting a USD $500m green loan facility.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024
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