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Quadrent Green Lease bridges the digital gap in New Zealand
Supply Chain

Quadrent Green Lease bridges the digital gap in New Zealand

The Quadrent Green Lease programme champions digital inclusion and e-waste reduction in New Zealand's underprivileged communities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Nov 2023
Inside Auckland Airport’s multi-billion-dollar redevelopment
Commerce Commission

Inside Auckland Airport’s multi-billion-dollar redevelopment

Travellers will soon pass under one roof as the airport replaces its ageing 57-year-old domestic terminal in a NZD $3.9 billion rebuild.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2023
NZTA dishing out millions in innovation funding
Smart Cities

NZTA dishing out millions in innovation funding

Successful bidders will share GBP £4.2 million to tackle roadworks safety, urban freight and mixed-mode transport problems.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2022
Steel awards showcase strength and innovation
Sustainability

Steel awards showcase strength and innovation

More than 200 industry leaders gathered in Nelson as judges pared 56 entries to 21 finalists for steel projects spanning bridges, sculpture and transport.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 5th Nov 2022
Heavy transport company goes hydrogen
Power / Energy

Heavy transport company goes hydrogen

This could cut emissions by up to 40% as New Zealand’s biggest heavy transport fleet starts trialling on-site green hydrogen refuelling.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2022
How landfill cost increases might affect your business
Sustainability

How landfill cost increases might affect your business

Businesses using landfill sites face higher disposal bills from 1 July as New Zealand widens its waste levy and reporting rules.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2022
A start to solving our poor record on low carbon cement replacement
Supply Chain

A start to solving our poor record on low carbon cement replacement

The new Auckland facility could cut New Zealand construction emissions by about 78,000 tonnes of CO2 a year, Holcim says.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 19th Jun 2022
Will the future run off portable hydrogen cartridges?
Smart Cities

Will the future run off portable hydrogen cartridges?

Residents of Toyota's Woven City could test swappable cartridges that bring hydrogen power to homes and remote areas without pipes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
Student’s seaweed plasterboard a greener alternative
Clean technologies

Student’s seaweed plasterboard a greener alternative

A Canterbury student’s low-cost wall panel could help cut the building sector’s emissions, with seaweed replacing traditional gypsum in plasterboard.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2022

Global Stories

Low carbon stories

Sophie Graham named as IFS's global Chief Sustainability Officer
Clean technologies

Sophie Graham named as IFS's global Chief Sustainability Officer

IFS bolsters commitment to Environmental, Social, Governance agenda with appointment of Sophie Graham as new global Chief Sustainability Officer.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024
Prospa accelerates its environmental action plan with Trace
Supply Chain

Prospa accelerates its environmental action plan with Trace

Prospa partners with Sydney-based climate tech startup Trace to measure, reduce and offset its carbon emissions as part of its journey to Net Zero emissions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2023
PALO IT launches tracker to help companies curb emissions
Clean technologies

PALO IT launches tracker to help companies curb emissions

Global Tech innovation consultancy PALO IT launches its Impact Tracker platform, designed for organisations to assess their carbon footprint.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2023
Avanade's Green IT Enabler to supercharge sustainability
Clean technologies

Avanade's Green IT Enabler to supercharge sustainability

Avanade launches Avanade Green IT Enabler, a sustainability service that helps organisations automate monitoring and reduce their carbon impact.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2023
Australian sustainability efforts stall amid data challenges
Hyperscale

Australian sustainability efforts stall amid data challenges

A new global report found 62% of Australian businesses prioritize sustainability and have plans for carbon neutrality; however, the issue is far more complex.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2023
HID launches Seos access security cards made from bamboo
Power / Energy

HID launches Seos access security cards made from bamboo

The bamboo is certified by the Forestry Stewardship Council, an assurance that the material comes from responsibly managed forests.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 18th May 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Low carbon stories

Tecala commits to climate change activism with latest announcements
Partner Programmes

Tecala commits to climate change activism with latest announcements

Tecala has achieved the Climate Active Carbon Neutral Standard for Organisations and is now certified as carbon neutral for its Australian business operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
Northern Gas Networks partners IOTICS for energy solutions
Power / Energy

Northern Gas Networks partners IOTICS for energy solutions

Digital cooperation capability from IOTICS enables a decentralised data ecosystem for the ground-breaking Northern Gas Networks customer energy village.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jan 2023