Climate change stories - Page 4

Glasgow climate tech firm IES appoints Christine Mullin as its first external CEO, aiming to expand globally and drive building decarbonisation efforts.

A surge in violence threats against executives is driving global firms and investors to boost spending on physical security amid rising business risks.

Ramboll outlines a strategic roadmap to achieve net zero carbon and boost sustainability in global data centres amid rising energy demand from AI growth.

Ramboll's new report maps out practical steps for global data centres to achieve net zero carbon, addressing growing environmental and circularity challenges.

Brightsolid teams with Quantico Solutions to offer customers detailed carbon footprint data from Scottish data centres, boosting transparency and sustainability.

UK leads global climate risk assessments with 83% companies involved, yet 54% feel unprepared despite strong net-zero commitments.

Be.EV is investing GBP £2.5 million to install four ultra-rapid EV charging hubs in London, creating 30 new 150kW bays to boost the city's charging network.

GXO and Greene King have cut supply chain emissions by over 10% and recycled 16,000 tonnes of waste in 2024, advancing sustainability goals.

Banks can speed up the home energy transition by offering green mortgages that fund retrofits, lowering costs and cutting household emissions effectively.

Westcon-Comstor halves Scope 1 and 2 emissions, hitting 50% renewable electricity use globally, advancing towards its 2030 sustainability goals.

A report by Tech Mahindra and MIT highlights that 80% of a product's environmental impact is set at design, urging AI adoption for sustainable development.

UK insurers paid over GBP £150 million for subsidence damage as climate change risks threaten 1.2 million more homes by 2050, ABI and LexisNexis warn.

Europa Worldwide Group has adopted Blue Yonder's emissions reporting tech to enhance carbon management and meet growing sustainability demands across its logistics operations.

B&Q and GXO accelerate net-zero logistics, reducing emissions by 40% with AI and clean fuels, targeting carbon-neutral delivery by 2040.

EnterpriseDB's AI platform helps datacentres slash carbon emissions by up to 87% and energy use by 81%, cutting costs while maintaining performance.

Energy retailers can boost growth by aiding customers to electrify homes and transport, tackling climate goals while unlocking new revenue streams.

Forrester's report reveals that disruptive tech like AI and IoT aid environmental goals but also pose risks such as higher energy use and electronic waste by 2025.

Alibaba DAMO Academy partners with the International Telecommunication Union to advance global AI solutions in health, climate, and science through joint initiatives.

Climate change threats could place 27% of global data centres at high or moderate risk by 2050, raising insurance costs and risking digital infrastructure.

LG Electronics advances towards its 2030 sustainability goals, cutting emissions and boosting recycling, as detailed in its 2024-2025 Sustainability Report.