Carbon footprint stories

Capgemini's latest report highlights the significant environmental challenges of generative AI, revealing half of UK executives see a rise in greenhouse gas emissions.

NBN Co has begun sourcing renewable electricity from the Macarthur Wind Farm, marking a key step towards its aim of 100% renewable energy by December 2025.

The Australia Institute believes unwanted Christmas gifts in 2024 could lead to waste valued at USD $1 billion, affecting nearly 27% of Australians.

VoltX Energy will expand into Queensland and South Australia with a AUD $40 million deal for 10,000 solar battery units to meet rising demand.

ANS reports 7% revenue growth in 2024 and is poised to enhance UK businesses' AI capabilities, focusing on innovation and strategic partnerships.

SAP Concur predicts major shifts in travel and expense management by 2025, highlighting investment in AI, compliance tools, and user experience improvements.

SAP Concur's 2025 travel predictions highlight the rise of digital investment and changing employee expectations as business travel volumes surge again.

As AI permeates all aspects of life, trust and transparency in its use become critical, necessitating new strategies for effective business practices.

MIT and Mecalux are launching a five-year project to enhance logistics using self-learning AI, aiming to transform industry decision-making and efficiency.

TeamViewer unveils its Smart Service solution to help manufacturers tackle challenges like unplanned downtime and workforce shortages, aiming for efficiency.

TeamViewer has launched Smart Service, a solution to help manufacturers overcome downtime challenges, leveraging remote access and AR support.

Equinix and the National University of Singapore are launching a Co-Innovation Facility in Singapore to develop sustainable solutions for data centres.

Procurement departments are increasingly integrating ESG factors into supplier selection, with 66% of leaders seeing it as crucial for future strategies.

Ofload has won the Deloitte Climate and Sustainability Award for its innovative Carbon Analytics Platform, supporting sustainability in the freight industry.

OVHcloud has secured approval for its greenhouse gas reduction targets, reinforcing its commitment to the Paris Agreement ahead of the 2030 deadline.

Matrak has partnered with the China Building Material Exhibition/Trade Centre to boost supply chain transparency and sustainability for Australian builders.

Researchers at Tokyo University of Science have unveiled a matrix-folding method that enhances the scalability of Ising machines, boosting optimisation efficiency.

Only 25% of UK firms have embraced circular economy practices, risking higher costs and lower competitiveness amid sustainability challenges, research reveals.

TRST01 is seeking to raise USD $10 million in Series A funding to expand its sustainable tech operations amid rising global demand for ESG compliance solutions.

With data centres shifting to renewables, Scope 3 emissions now represent the largest GHG contributor, posing significant reporting and management challenges.