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NiCE's 2024 ESG report shows gains in climate & ethics

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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NiCE's 2024 ESG report shows higher EcoVadis scores, lower emissions, full ethics training and USD $900,000 in global community giving.
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UNESCO launches AI disaster response system in Solomon Islands

Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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UNESCO will deploy the AI-driven EDiSON disaster response system in the Solomon Islands to enhance early warnings for cyclones and floods by 2026.
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How underground data centres & agrovoltaics can power food security

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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New underground data centres paired with agrovoltaic farms and solar cooling offer a sustainable model supporting agriculture, food security and climate goals.
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Data centres go underground with new sustainability plan

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Sustainable Integrated Data Farms fuse underground data centres, solar energy, and agrovoltaics to boost efficiency, food security and cut emissions.
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FM unveils expanded resilience credit worth up to USD $825 million

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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FM has boosted its resilience credit to USD $825 million, doubling offsets on premiums to help clients enhance climate and operational risk protection.
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Exclusive: Carrier's Arun Bhatia on powering Asia's sustainable data centre growth

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Asian data centres innovate cooling, using seawater and AI-driven tech, to boost sustainability amid rising digital demand and strict regulations.
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A-Gas recovers 73,000 lbs R410A at data centre, cutting CO2e

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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A-Gas Rapid Recovery reclaimed 73,000 lbs of refrigerant R410A at a major data centre, preventing over 70,000 tons of CO2e emissions during peak summer heat.
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Singapore EXPO adopts ESG tech to boost carbon tracking at events

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Singapore EXPO adopts ESG tech to track carbon emissions at events, supporting the Green Plan 2030 and greener MICE industry practices across Singapore.
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IES appoints Christine Mullin as first external Chief Executive

Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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Glasgow climate tech firm IES appoints Christine Mullin as its first external CEO, aiming to expand globally and drive building decarbonisation efforts.
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Rising violence prompts firms to boost executive security spend

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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A surge in violence threats against executives is driving global firms and investors to boost spending on physical security amid rising business risks.
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Ramboll sets roadmap for net zero & sustainable data centres

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Ramboll outlines a strategic roadmap to achieve net zero carbon and boost sustainability in global data centres amid rising energy demand from AI growth.
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Ramboll report offers roadmap to net zero data centres globally

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Ramboll's new report maps out practical steps for global data centres to achieve net zero carbon, addressing growing environmental and circularity challenges.
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Beijing AIForce wins accelerator for eco-friendly electric tractors

Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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Beijing AIForce Technology won PepsiCo's Greenhouse Accelerator for its autonomous electric tractors, advancing sustainable farming across Asia Pacific.
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AI use in product design key to lowering environmental impact

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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A report by Tech Mahindra and MIT highlights that 80% of a product's environmental impact is set at design, urging AI adoption for sustainable development.
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Europa Worldwide adopts Blue Yonder for carbon emissions tracking

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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Europa Worldwide Group has adopted Blue Yonder's emissions reporting tech to enhance carbon management and meet growing sustainability demands across its logistics operations.
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EnterpriseDB platform cuts datacentre emissions by up to 87%

Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
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EnterpriseDB's AI platform helps datacentres slash carbon emissions by up to 87% and energy use by 81%, cutting costs while maintaining performance.
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Disruptive tech delivers mixed results for environmental sustainability

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Forrester's report reveals that disruptive tech like AI and IoT aid environmental goals but also pose risks such as higher energy use and electronic waste by 2025.
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Zyxel gets SBTi approval for science-based carbon targets

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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Zyxel has secured SBTi approval for its science-based carbon targets, aiming for a 42% cut in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, aligned with the Paris Agreement.
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Alibaba DAMO Academy partners to drive AI in health, climate

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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Alibaba DAMO Academy partners with the International Telecommunication Union to advance global AI solutions in health, climate, and science through joint initiatives.
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New Zealand leads in energy transition but faces skills gap

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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New Zealand leads Asia-Pacific in energy transition investment, with 77% of firms committing over 10% of capital to renewables, yet faces a skills shortage.