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What it means to shift to a circular economy
Supply Chain

What it means to shift to a circular economy

Shifting to circular models could help New Zealand and Australia close emissions gaps, cut waste and create jobs in infrastructure and construction.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
What recent moves in AI mean for infrastructure
Smart Cities

What recent moves in AI mean for infrastructure

Greater investment is needed if AI is to cut costs, speed delivery and ease labour shortages across infrastructure projects.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
AoFrio unveils energy-efficient AoFrio INSIDE for refrigeration
Partner Programmes

AoFrio unveils energy-efficient AoFrio INSIDE for refrigeration

AoFrio's new refrigeration tech, AoFrio INSIDE, slashes energy use by up to 64% and curbs emissions, aiming to meet Net-Zero goals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
Methane responsible for half of global warming
Sustainability

Methane responsible for half of global warming

Methane cuts could slow warming faster, after researchers said the gas drove about half of global heating since preindustrial times.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Lessons from across the ditch in building better
Data Analytics

Lessons from across the ditch in building better

New Zealand builders and designers are being urged to speed up digital skills and sustainability plans as cost and talent pressures persist.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 6th May 2024

Global Stories

Net Zero stories

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
Time-matching renewables gain interest among Australian firms
Power / Energy

Time-matching renewables gain interest among Australian firms

A new report reveals that Australian firms are increasingly turning to time-matching renewable technologies to align energy generation with hourly demand.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Legrand's Net Zero push offers both responsibility & opportunity
Power / Energy

Legrand's Net Zero push offers both responsibility & opportunity

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
UK science superpower aspirations hindered by short-termism
Investment

UK science superpower aspirations hindered by short-termism

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th 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
Half of firms to adopt sustainability-enabled monitoring by 2026
Application Performance Monitoring

Half of firms to adopt sustainability-enabled monitoring by 2026

Half of all organisations will adopt sustainability-enabled monitoring by 2026 to manage energy use and carbon metrics in hybrid clouds.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024
Australian freight sector's crucial role in achieving net-zero emissions
Supply Chain

Australian freight sector's crucial role in achieving net-zero emissions

Freight transport innovators like KoolPak and FreightExchange spearhead sustainable efforts amid concerns of governmental policies undermining decarbonisation goals.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Net Zero stories

Waracle secures major contract with SP Energy Networks
Cartech

Waracle secures major contract with SP Energy Networks

Scottish tech firm Waracle wins multi-million-pound contract to enhance SP Energy Networks' digital initiatives, boosting EV chargers and more.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 26th 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
BSI launches international net zero standard development effort
Clean technologies

BSI launches international net zero standard development effort

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2024
Swinburne & Sphere join forces for eco-friendly fintech solution
EduTech

Swinburne & Sphere join forces for eco-friendly fintech solution

Melbourne's Swinburne University has partnered with eco-fintech Sphere to use AI in analysing card payments, guiding personal climate action and CO2 offsetting.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2024
One Nexus & Kia UK celebrate 10 years of Kia Rental success
Surveillance

One Nexus & Kia UK celebrate 10 years of Kia Rental success

One Nexus and Kia UK celebrate a decade of success with their Kia Rental programme, marking a milestone in innovative, customer-friendly mobility solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024