Climate change stories
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.
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.
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.
UK CEOs are growing optimistic and shifting towards proactive deals. Investment in tech and strategic transactions are key.
New credentials backed by EECA aim to plug skills gaps as employers face rising demand for verified carbon and energy expertise.
Shifting to circular models could help New Zealand and Australia close emissions gaps, cut waste and create jobs in infrastructure and construction.
Greater investment is needed if AI is to cut costs, speed delivery and ease labour shortages across infrastructure projects.
Canon Oceania's 2024 Grants Program honours four Aussie groups with AUD $5,000 each to enhance community, education, environment, and First Nations initiatives.
Technological advancements from Spark IoT and Phathom are bolstering ecological research in the Kaipara Moana, aiding efforts to restore its mauri.
Greater certainty over projects and funding could reverse years of under-investment, as a new 30-year plan and agency seek private capital.
AoFrio's new refrigeration tech, AoFrio INSIDE, slashes energy use by up to 64% and curbs emissions, aiming to meet Net-Zero goals.
Marqeta partners with Zero to launch an eco-friendly UK finance app targeting Gen-Z and Millennials, promoting sustainable spending and climate-positive actions.
Rānui Generation has started constructing the Twin Rivers Solar Farm in Pamapuria with NZD $220 million investment from Singapore's SC Oscar, targeting 6,000 homes' power needs.
Spend-based carbon emissions data can drive impactful climate action by simplifying footprint measurements for businesses, facilitating targeted emission reductions.
The 2024 Construction Industry Survey reveals that New Zealand's civil construction sector faces declining confidence, with 64% citing a severe lack of work.
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%.