Carbon emissions stories
Demand for sustainable buildings in New Zealand is surging, with five more major organisations joining the Green Building Council.
The funding will help keep freight and commuter services reliable, while supporting recovery works and safety upgrades across KiwiRail’s network.
New Zealand could face higher rail costs and more breakdowns after KiwiRail was warned diesel replacements may be pricier and less reliable than electrics.
The group’s Auckland office has lifted its NABERSNZ tenant score to 5 stars, underscoring lower energy use for occupiers and landlords alike.
Embedding Māori cultural values has helped the Auckland rail project secure only the second top sustainability rating awarded in New Zealand.
The market could more than double to USD $377 billion by 2022 as demand for lower-emission construction materials rises worldwide.
Better energy ratings are helping landlords cut costs while giving tenants healthier workplaces, higher productivity and longer leases.
Rising dairy, transport and industry emissions are testing New Zealand’s green credentials, with the OECD warning that water pollution is worsening.
Green building could lift investment returns and productivity, with New Zealand's property sector warned it must cut emissions as cities grow.
Builders could cut concrete emissions by up to 30% as a New Zealand firm rolls out a low-carbon cement made from local pozzolan.
Dimension Data's 2013 Sustainability Report underscores how ICT solutions can drive environmental sustainability, reducing travel, energy, and waste.
Google is utilising its data centres to innovate car safety with self-driving technology, aiming to prevent traffic accidents, save time, and reduce emissions.
Greenpeace's Cool IT Leaderboard highlights IT firms' climate efforts. Cisco leads with 62 points, doubling its score through emissions-saving tech.
CEO Sir Howard Stringer says the firm will create a green model for others to follow while setting itself a zero environmental footprint target by 2050.