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Carbon emissions driving cloud buying decisions - Gartner
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
40% of orgs to embed sustainability into operations by 2024 - IDC releases top predictions
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
AI tech poised to help reduce carbon emissions, IDC and Baidu finds
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
Emmi gears up for global expansion following latest funding round
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
Tech consortium to lead low-carbon fuel cell development for data centres
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
Fibre the most environmentally friendly broadband option according to new research
EduTech

Fibre the most environmentally friendly broadband option according to new research

New research has determined that fibre is the best broadband option for consumers concerned about carbon emissions.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
AspenTech's new software release puts greater emphasis on sustainability
Supply Chain

AspenTech's new software release puts greater emphasis on sustainability

Aspen Technology releases aspenONE V12.2 software, offering sustainability models and product capabilities to accelerate digitalisation efforts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Nov 2021
COP26: Huawei tackles climate change with tech innovation
Power / Energy

COP26: Huawei tackles climate change with tech innovation

Technology innovation will play a central role in tackling climate change and achieving carbon reduction goals.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 5th Nov 2021
Microsoft makes Emissions Impact Dashboard tool generally available
Public Cloud

Microsoft makes Emissions Impact Dashboard tool generally available

The tool gives customers insight into the greenhouse gas emissions associated with using Microsoft cloud services.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Oct 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Carbon emissions stories

First digital tool to help reduce commuter carbon emissions
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
Transport minister explains Auckland’s light rail
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
Biofuel mandate – lower emissions or just higher fuel prices?
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
Is technology the key to a sustainable future in construction?
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
How are supply issues impacting building projects?
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 • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Nov 2021
How are supply issues impacting infrastructure projects?
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
Auckland light rail veers off course
Auckland Council

Auckland light rail veers off course

A $5 billion tunnel premium and 489 property buys have raised doubts over whether Auckland’s preferred route is worth the extra cost.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Fri, 29th Oct 2021
Red tape cut for high density housing
New Zealand Labour Party

Red tape cut for high density housing

The bill could unlock up to 105,500 extra homes in major cities by letting most sites add three storeys without resource consents.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Oct 2021
Best Design Awards 2021 – Schneider Electric trifecta
Internet of Things

Best Design Awards 2021 – Schneider Electric trifecta

Consumer demand for stylish smart switches has put three Schneider Electric PDL products among finalists at New Zealand's Best Design Awards.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Sep 2021