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Capital’s climate action gains global recognition
Smart Cities

Capital’s climate action gains global recognition

Wellington’s climate strategy has put it among 280 cities worldwide shortlisted by WWF, with results due later in July.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 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
Redwoods could outperform pine as carbon forests
Sustainability

Redwoods could outperform pine as carbon forests

Redwood could help New Zealand meet its 2050 net-zero target by storing more carbon than radiata pine on suitable sites.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 29th May 2022
Director appointed to Timber Design Centre
University of Canterbury

Director appointed to Timber Design Centre

Greater use of mass timber in New Zealand buildings is set to get a boost, after the Timber Design Centre named Dr Robert Finch as director.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 8th May 2022
A roadmap to better infrastructure
Supply Chain

A roadmap to better infrastructure

Local and central government backing will decide whether New Zealand's 30-year infrastructure strategy turns recommendations into real projects.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 2nd May 2022
War in Ukraine could end fossil fuels – are we ready?
Smart Cities

War in Ukraine could end fossil fuels – are we ready?

Europe’s energy security has been exposed by Russia’s invasion, strengthening calls for a rapid shift to renewables and digital twins.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 13th Mar 2022
Water sector a key player in managing climate change
Power / Energy

Water sector a key player in managing climate change

Poor sanitation and water management are emitting methane, while better policy could help cut climate pollution and expand clean energy.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Jan 2022
Wellington wins global prize for innovation
Smart Cities

Wellington wins global prize for innovation

The capital will use a US$1 million grant to expand its Digital Twin, helping planners test climate adaptation options over three years.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Jan 2022
What do the outcomes of COP26 mean for infrastructure?
Clean technologies

What do the outcomes of COP26 mean for infrastructure?

Climate pledges made at COP26 could speed up investment in clean energy, EV charging and low-carbon materials, despite weak deadlines.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 5th Jan 2022
Christchurch Airport announces 400ha green energy park
Data centers

Christchurch Airport announces 400ha green energy park

Phase one of the park could supply electricity for 30,000 homes and help Canterbury businesses and aviation cut fossil fuel use.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2021
Is technology the key to a sustainable future in construction?
Data Analytics

Is technology the key to a sustainable future in construction?

Technology could cut waste and carbon emissions in construction as firms tackle delays, labour shortages and rising budget blowouts.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Nov 2021
Analysing infrastructure strategy’s 67 recommendations
Supply Chain

Analysing infrastructure strategy’s 67 recommendations

Industry leaders say the draft 30-year plan could give New Zealand clearer funding, planning and delivery for vital infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 5th Nov 2021
The cost of the Government’s lofty climate promises
Agricultural Technology

The cost of the Government’s lofty climate promises

Farmers face production cuts and taxpayers could be left with a multi-billion-dollar overseas carbon bill as the 2030 target is questioned.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 3rd Nov 2021

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TeamViewer to be climate neutral in three years time
Clean technologies

TeamViewer to be climate neutral in three years time

TeamViewer has pledged to be climate neutral by 2025 and launched its new sustainability program c-a-r-e, which also looks at increasing female representation.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd May 2022
Aussie fintech Emmi launches new solution for investors
Data Analytics

Aussie fintech Emmi launches new solution for investors

An industry lead solution from Australian fintech and carbon risk solution company Emmi allows investors to decipher carbon transition risk and opportunity.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Apr 2022
Using technology in business to reach sustainability goals
DataCentre infrastructure

Using technology in business to reach sustainability goals

Organisations can look to their technology architecture for ways to save energy and reduce their impact in an effort to reach net-zero carbon emissions.

By Peter Fuller • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
Australian energy suppliers actively using digital transformation to reach Net Zero goals
DataCentre infrastructure

Australian energy suppliers actively using digital transformation to reach Net Zero goals

Australian energy suppliers are leading the way in digital transformation to achieve their Net Zero goals, a survey has found.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Feb 2022

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