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Decarbonisation stories

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STT GDC & Phaidra collaborate to optimise data centre cooling
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datacentre infrastructure
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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.
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One New Zealand issues first sustainability report post-rebrand
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dei
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power / energy
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One New Zealand releases its first Sustainability Report, revealing a 24% cut in emissions and $3.2 million in youth support.
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CQUniversity & Sunshine Hydro innovate renewable energy tech
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it training
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power / energy
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research
CQUniversity and Sunshine Hydro's new initiative aims to support Central Queensland's decarbonisation with Mini Superhybrid technology, enhancing regional skills and job creation.
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Investible backs DeCarice for hydrogen tech to cut emissions
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cleantech
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unsw
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mining
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.
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Australia's energy transition behind global pace, study says
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power / energy
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renewable energy
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schneider electric
Leaders are pushing the Australian government to support the energy transition, as many firms still face hurdles in decarbonising their operations.
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Vertiv launches next-gen UPS Trinergy to power AI & HPC needs
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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hpc
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power / energy
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Vertiv unveils its advanced Trinergy UPS to meet the high-capacity, high-availability demands of AI and HPC applications, featuring innovative reliability and efficiency.
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Google partners with BlackRock for 1GW solar push in Taiwan
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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ai
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google
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blackrock
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.
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Unison Networks reveals 10-year plan, seeks community feedback
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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cleantech
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taupo
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transparency
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.
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Samsara Eco secures AUD $100M to expand plastic recycling
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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cleantech
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investment
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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.
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Neustark raises $69 million to expand carbon removal efforts
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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cleantech
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blackrock
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climate change
Swiss carbon removal firm neustark has secured $69 million from Decarbonization Partners and Blume Equity to scale up operations across the globe.
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HPE & Danfoss partner on sustainable data centre heat recovery
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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edge computing
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hyperscale
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dc
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.
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Schneider Electric unveils podcast on AI applications & ethics
Mon, 17th Jun 2024
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digital transformation
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digital entertainment
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power / energy
Schneider Electric launches AI at Scale podcast, exploring real-life AI applications with industry experts, aiming to demystify AI and promote sustainable tech.
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Australia's data centres urged to cut emissions, go green
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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storage
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power / energy
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ai
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.
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79% of APAC CEOs see sustainability as growth driver - Gartner
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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data analytics
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cx
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dei
A Gartner survey finds 79% of APAC CEOs see sustainability as key to 2024 growth, outpacing the 69% global average, highlighting its rising importance.
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UK businesses call for more support to meet net zero targets
Thu, 30th May 2024
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power / energy
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guidance
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investment
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.
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Schneider Electric & Capgemini launch energy management platform
Fri, 24th May 2024
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iot
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digital transformation
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apm
Schneider Electric and Capgemini have unveiled the Energy Command Center, an advanced platform designed to optimise energy management and reduce consumption, leveraging AI, IoT, and machine learning.
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Accenture to acquire Partners in Performance to boost capability
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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ai
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cleantech
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sustainability
Accenture acquires Partners in Performance to boost capabilities in asset-intensive sectors, focusing on AI-driven productivity, cost improvements, and sustainability.
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Accenture acquires Partners in Performance for strategic growth
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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ai
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accenture
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oil and gas
Accenture acquires strategy consulting firm Partners in Performance to enhance offerings in asset-intensive industries with advanced data and AI capabilities.
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Teletrac Navman launches new tools for fleet decarbonisation
Tue, 21st May 2024
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data analytics
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cartech
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fleet management
Teletrac Navman unveils its Electric Vehicle Evaluator (EVE) platform and Sustainability Dashboard to aid fleet managers in seamless, cost-effective decarbonisation.
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Teletrac Navman unveils tools for fleet decarbonisation
Tue, 21st May 2024
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data analytics
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cartech
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fleet management
Teletrac Navman unveils groundbreaking tools, EVE and Sustainability Dashboard, to aid fleet operators in smooth, cost-effective decarbonisation efforts.