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New Bill mandates extensive climate disclosure for Australian firms
Power / Energy

New Bill mandates extensive climate disclosure for Australian firms

New legislation mandates annual sustainability reports for large companies, requiring detailed emissions and climate risk disclosures by 1 January.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
Investible backs DeCarice for hydrogen tech to cut emissions
Clean technologies

Investible backs DeCarice for hydrogen tech to cut emissions

Investible invests in DeCarice, supporting hydrogen tech that cuts carbon emissions by 85% in heavy-duty diesel engines, marking the Fund's 29th climate tech investment.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Vertiv launches next-gen UPS Trinergy to power AI & HPC needs
High Performance Computing

Vertiv launches next-gen UPS Trinergy to power AI & HPC needs

Vertiv unveils its advanced Trinergy UPS to meet the high-capacity, high-availability demands of AI and HPC applications, featuring innovative reliability and efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Neustark raises $69 million to expand carbon removal efforts
Clean technologies

Neustark raises $69 million to expand carbon removal efforts

Swiss carbon removal firm neustark has secured $69 million from Decarbonization Partners and Blume Equity to scale up operations across the globe.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
HPE & Danfoss partner on sustainable data centre heat recovery
Hyperscale

HPE & Danfoss partner on sustainable data centre heat recovery

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Danfoss unveil a sustainable data centre heat recovery solution, aiming to curb energy use and repurpose excess heat, amid rising AI energy demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Schneider Electric unveils podcast on AI applications & ethics
Digital Transformation

Schneider Electric unveils podcast on AI applications & ethics

Schneider Electric launches AI at Scale podcast, exploring real-life AI applications with industry experts, aiming to demystify AI and promote sustainable tech.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2024
Australia's data centres urged to cut emissions, go green
Storage

Australia's data centres urged to cut emissions, go green

Australia's data centres face significant environmental challenges, with rising carbon emissions set to double by 2030 due to energy-intensive AI applications, warns industry experts.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
79% of APAC CEOs see sustainability as growth driver - Gartner
Data Analytics

79% of APAC CEOs see sustainability as growth driver - Gartner

A Gartner survey finds 79% of APAC CEOs see sustainability as key to 2024 growth, outpacing the 69% global average, highlighting its rising importance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
UK businesses call for more support to meet net zero targets
Supply Chain

UK businesses call for more support to meet net zero targets

As World Environment Day nears, Australia's AU$399 million move to boost its Net Zero Economy Authority shines a spotlight on the UK's business struggle needing £ support.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Schneider Electric & Capgemini launch energy management platform
Digital Transformation

Schneider Electric & Capgemini launch energy management platform

Schneider Electric and Capgemini unveil Energy Command Center platform to cut building energy use and emissions with AI and IoT.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024
Accenture to acquire Partners in Performance to boost capability
Supply Chain

Accenture to acquire Partners in Performance to boost capability

Accenture acquires Partners in Performance to boost capabilities in asset-intensive sectors, focusing on AI-driven productivity, cost improvements, and sustainability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Decarbonisation stories

STT GDC & Phaidra collaborate to optimise data centre cooling
DataCentre infrastructure

STT GDC & Phaidra collaborate to optimise data centre cooling

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres partners with Phaidra in Singapore to pilot AI-based cooling, aiming for up to 30% energy savings and carbon neutrality by 2030.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
One New Zealand issues first sustainability report post-rebrand
Power / Energy

One New Zealand issues first sustainability report post-rebrand

One New Zealand releases its first Sustainability Report, revealing a 24% cut in emissions and $3.2 million in youth support.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
CQUniversity & Sunshine Hydro innovate renewable energy tech
EduTech

CQUniversity & Sunshine Hydro innovate renewable energy tech

CQUniversity and Sunshine Hydro's new initiative aims to support Central Queensland's decarbonisation with Mini Superhybrid technology, enhancing regional skills and job creation.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Australia's energy transition behind global pace, study says
Power / Energy

Australia's energy transition behind global pace, study says

Leaders are pushing the Australian government to support the energy transition, as many firms still face hurdles in decarbonising their operations.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2024
Google partners with BlackRock for 1GW solar push in Taiwan
Artificial Intelligence

Google partners with BlackRock for 1GW solar push in Taiwan

Google teams up with BlackRock to build a 1 GW solar capacity in Taiwan, furthering its net-zero targets and advancing clean energy in the region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024
Unison Networks reveals 10-year plan, seeks community feedback
Clean technologies

Unison Networks reveals 10-year plan, seeks community feedback

Unison Networks unveils a decade-long Asset Management Plan, inviting community feedback to ensure their evolving needs are met in Rotorua, Taupo, and Hawkes Bay.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024
Samsara Eco secures AUD $100M to expand plastic recycling
Clean technologies

Samsara Eco secures AUD $100M to expand plastic recycling

Samsara Eco, an Australian enviro-tech firm, has raised AUD $100M in Series A+ funding, led by Temasek and Main Sequence, to scale its plastic recycling capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024