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MaxMine appoints Shaun Mitchell as new COO
3 days ago
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saas
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cybersecurity
MaxMine has appointed Shaun Mitchell as Chief Operations Officer, bringing over 20 years of experience in global technology and strategic innovation.
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Most firms lag behind net-zero targets, NTT survey reveals
Last month
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iot
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financial systems
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A global survey by NTT reveals 95% of enterprises are lagging in their net-zero carbon targets, with only 9% on track or ahead. Deeper issues and solutions detailed.
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New Bill mandates extensive climate disclosure for Australian firms
Last month
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power / energy
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cleantech
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cloud services
New legislation mandates annual sustainability reports for large companies, requiring detailed emissions and climate risk disclosures by 1 January.
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AoFrio unveils energy-efficient AoFrio INSIDE for refrigeration
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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partner programmes
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apm
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power / energy
AoFrio's new refrigeration tech, AoFrio INSIDE, slashes energy use by up to 64% and curbs emissions, aiming to meet Net-Zero goals.
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Marqeta partners with Zero for eco-friendly UK finance app
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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payment technologies
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cleantech
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mastercard
Marqeta partners with Zero to launch an eco-friendly UK finance app targeting Gen-Z and Millennials, promoting sustainable spending and climate-positive actions.
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Waracle secures major contract with SP Energy Networks
Mon, 26th Aug 2024
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cartech
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evs
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net zero
Scottish tech firm Waracle wins multi-million-pound contract to enhance SP Energy Networks' digital initiatives, boosting EV chargers and more.
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Time-matching renewables gain interest among Australian firms
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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unsw
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net zero
A recent report reveals a surge in time-matching tech, aligning renewables with hourly electricity demand. This innovation aids Australian firms in significant carbon emission cuts, promoting a shift from Net Zero to True Zero.
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Australia's energy transition behind global pace, study says
Mon, 5th Aug 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
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government
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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Legrand's Net Zero push offers both responsibility & opportunity
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
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customers
Legrand Australia and New Zealand's CEO, Palash Nandy, says the company’s Net Zero transition is both a responsibility and an opportunity for growth.
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BSI launches international net zero standard development effort
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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cleantech
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sustainability
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climate change
BSI and ICONTEC have launched a major initiative to develop an international net zero standard by COP30, aiming to clarify the net zero transition and boost climate action.
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Swinburne & Sphere join forces for eco-friendly fintech solution
Mon, 24th Jun 2024
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commerce systems
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Melbourne's Swinburne University has partnered with eco-fintech Sphere to use AI in analysing card payments, guiding personal climate action and CO2 offsetting.
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One Nexus & Kia UK celebrate 10 years of Kia Rental success
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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surveillance
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cartech
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customers
One Nexus and Kia UK celebrate a decade of success with their Kia Rental programme, marking a milestone in innovative, customer-friendly mobility solutions.
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UK science superpower aspirations hindered by short-termism
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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investment
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skills gap
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funding
A new report from the Council on Geostrategy criticises the UK's short-termism, hindering its science and tech ambitions, as a snap election looms.
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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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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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Half of firms to adopt sustainability-enabled monitoring by 2026
Tue, 21st May 2024
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apm
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power / energy
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genai
Half of all organisations will adopt sustainability-enabled monitoring by 2026 to manage energy use and carbon metrics in hybrid clouds.
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Australian freight sector's crucial role in achieving net-zero emissions
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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cleantech
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sustainability
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climate change
Freight transport innovators like KoolPak and FreightExchange spearhead sustainable efforts amid concerns of governmental policies undermining decarbonisation goals.
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Mesh-AI hires former Amazon specialists amidst energy sector expansion
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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public cloud
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London-based Mesh-AI fortifies energy sector operations, appointing ex-Amazon Web Services experts, Jacob Parsons as Chief Revenue Officer and James Houlton as Director of Energy and Utilities.
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Infosys & PIL form strategic tech partnership for digital transformation
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Global digital services leader, Infosys, joins forces with shipping titan Pacific International Lines to accelerate digitalisation, modernise customer portal and enact transformative changes across the logistics sphere.
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BuildingMinds & GOLDBECK team up for ESG-focused real estate growth
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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ai
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cleantech
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sustainability
BuildingMinds and GOLDBECK have partnered to enhance ESG-compliant growth in real estate, utilising data-driven insights for capital management firm HANSAINVEST, bolstering the resilience and feasibility of property portfolios.
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Cloud-first strategy key for business ESG compliance
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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storage
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power / energy
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cleantech
Amid growing global green commitments, businesses grapple with aligning IT operations to Environmental, Social, and Governance standards.