Climate change stories - Page 7

IoT technology is emerging as a key solution to combat the UK's water leakage crisis, which saw over 1 trillion litres lost last year.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has delivered El Capitan, the world's fastest exascale supercomputer, to the US Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore Laboratory.

Sharp Electronics has secured the EcoVadis Gold Rating for sustainability, placing it in the top 5% globally for its commitment to ethical practices.

Itron has launched its CityEdge portfolio, integrating IoT technologies to tackle urban challenges like climate change and public safety across cities.

Westcon-Comstor has increased its renewable electricity usage to 42% and aims for full transition by 2030, as detailed in its annual report.

Logicalis has been named Cisco's Global Sustainability Partner of the Year for the second consecutive time, lauded for its commitment to eco-friendly practices.

Verne has partnered with Neste to use renewable diesel at its Finnish data centres, aiming to reduce emissions by around 90% compared to fossil diesel.

Cogo and Tandem Bank are deepening their partnership to introduce a carbon management feature in Tandem's banking app, promoting greener consumer choices.

A new WTW report reveals that 51% of media and telecoms firms cite cybersecurity as a top concern, amid rising AI-related threats and regulatory pressures.

Flotilla launches new tech solution suite to aid SMEs in sustainable transformation, focusing on efficient scope 3 carbon data collection and ESG compliance.

UK CEOs are growing optimistic and shifting towards proactive deals. Investment in tech and strategic transactions are key.

GE Vernova's first Sustainability Report reveals 2023 milestones, including 29 GW new generating capacity, 20 million tons of CO₂ avoided, and 39% emission cuts.

Climate X's report reveals that most major banks are ill-prepared for climate risks, with only 7 of 50 meeting over half the criteria.

Oracle unveils zettascale superclusters powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, delivering up to 2.4 zettaflops of AI compute. Launch slated for next year.

Logicalis reports a 27% cut in scope 1 emissions since 2022, along with a 17% reduction in market-based scope 2 emissions, aiming for net-zero by 2050.

SAS reports that the rapid adoption of Generative AI threatens global decarbonisation efforts unless organisations take greater responsibility for their cloud and data practices.

Marqeta partners with Zero to launch an eco-friendly UK finance app targeting Gen-Z and Millennials, promoting sustainable spending and climate-positive actions.

Mandalay Venture Partners and Hatcher+ have joined forces to drive agrifood innovation, starting with Cropify's AI tech to boost grain grading accuracy and efficiency.

Climate tech company IES has developed a digital twin for the Stirling and Clackmannanshire region to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045, reducing emissions by 98%.

A Capgemini report reveals engineering biology's disruptive reach beyond traditional sectors like healthcare and agriculture, impacting UK industries.