Carbon emissions Stories - Page 33

Kiwi Stories

Carbon emissions stories

NZ businesses failing to reach sustainability goals

Microsoft New Zealand has released an extensive study of local organisations' performance on sustainability and carbon reduction.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Mar 2022

Smart Cities

War in Ukraine could end fossil fuels – are we ready?

Europe’s energy security has been exposed by Russia’s invasion, strengthening calls for a rapid shift to renewables and digital twins.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 13th Mar 2022

Digital Transformation

First digital tool to help reduce commuter carbon emissions

Transportation planning company Abley has developed the first digital tool to help reduce carbon emissions generated by commuters.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2022

Auckland Council

Transport minister explains Auckland’s light rail

Aucklanders could gain a faster, more connected transport network if the government and council back a billion-dollar light rail plan.

By Staff Writer • 13 min read • Fri, 28th Jan 2022

Supply Chain

Biofuel mandate – lower emissions or just higher fuel prices?

Motorists could face higher pump prices as New Zealand's sustainable biofuels mandate aims to curb transport emissions from April 2023.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Jan 2022

Data Analytics

Is technology the key to a sustainable future in construction?

Technology could cut waste and carbon emissions in construction as firms tackle delays, labour shortages and rising budget blowouts.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Nov 2021

Supply Chain

How are supply issues impacting building projects?

Delays and higher costs are looming for major infrastructure works as New Zealand struggles to secure enough gravel, timber, cement and steel.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Nov 2021

Data Analytics

How are supply issues impacting infrastructure projects?

Delays and cost pressures are looming for major works as New Zealand struggles to secure key construction materials, a new study finds.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Nov 2021

Global Stories

Carbon emissions stories

Hyperscale

Fujitsu AU signs PPA to offset 40% of NSW data centre load

The agreement marks a key step for Fujitsu Australia in decarbonising its operations and providing lower-emissions services to its customers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Apr 2022

Hyperscale

Developing the sustainable data center of the future

The global data center sector is estimated to account for around 416 terawatts, equivalent to roughly 3% of all energy needs.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 4th Apr 2022

Cloud Services

Digital decarbonisation of the mining industry - now or never

With the rise of conscious consumerism and conscious capitalism, mining enterprises are facing pressure to shift to cleaner and more sustainable operations.

By Gaurav Gopal • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2022

Supply Chain

Tencent sets goal for carbon neutrality, 100% green power

Internet and technology company Tencent has announced it plans to become carbon neutral by 2030 across its operations and supply chain.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Feb 2022

Hyperscale

Carbon emissions driving cloud buying decisions - Gartner

Cloud buyers are increasingly taking carbon emissions into account, with Gartner predicting it will be a top criterion by 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jan 2022

Supply Chain

40% of orgs to embed sustainability into operations by 2024 - IDC releases top predictions

Strong financial outcomes and sustainability focused leadership is required for long term impact, according to a new report from IDC.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Jan 2022

EduTech

AI tech poised to help reduce carbon emissions, IDC and Baidu finds

AI tech to contribute 70% of carbon emissions reductions by 2060, says IDC and Baidu whitepaper. Over 35 billion tons of emissions to be reduced.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Dec 2021

Data Analytics

Emmi gears up for global expansion following latest funding round

Emmi, an Australian fintech specializing in carbon risk solutions, has raised $3.5m to support global expansion of its Global Carbon Efficiency Rating (GCER).

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Dec 2021

DataCentre infrastructure

Tech consortium to lead low-carbon fuel cell development for data centres

Vertiv has announced the Clean Hydrogen Partnership will provide €2.5 million to help fund a project developing low-carbon fuel cells to power data centres.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2021