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European firms wary of full disclosure on tech emissions data
Storage

European firms wary of full disclosure on tech emissions data

Nearly half of European firms fear full disclosure of their tech emissions data, citing potential backlash and customer loss, finds Wasabi's 2025 report.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
Kolsquare launches carbon footprint tool for influencers
Marketing Technologies

Kolsquare launches carbon footprint tool for influencers

Kolsquare has launched a pioneering tool to measure the carbon footprint of influencer marketing, aiming to tackle the significant emissions of the burgeoning industry.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Eco-friendly polycarbonate sheets aid Data Centre construction
Supply Chain

Eco-friendly polycarbonate sheets aid Data Centre construction

Brett Martin has unveiled eco-friendly polycarbonate sheets, promising carbon savings of up to 97% for data centres, crucial for reducing embodied carbon.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Zero app launches, offers green financial solutions
Fintech

Zero app launches, offers green financial solutions

Zero, a sustainable money app and debit card, is now fully launched under e-Money regulations, aiming to empower eco-conscious consumers in the UK.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
Planet Mark launches new net zero certification programme
Supply Chain

Planet Mark launches new net zero certification programme

Planet Mark has launched a new Net Zero Certification Programme, offering organisations a structured path to achieve net zero carbon emissions through tailored support.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
EfficiencyIT achieves Planet Mark certification for eco-effort
Supply Chain

EfficiencyIT achieves Planet Mark certification for eco-effort

EfficiencyIT has proudly achieved Planet Mark certification, highlighting its commitment to sustainability and a significant reduction of 21.6 tCO2e in carbon emissions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025

Global Stories

GoBolt partners with Google Cloud for a greener supply chain
Data Analytics

GoBolt partners with Google Cloud for a greener supply chain

GoBolt has teamed up with Google Cloud to enhance its supply chain efficiency, boasting a 7,600% delivery surge since 2020 while ensuring sustainability.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
Dynatrace app certified for sustainable digital solutions
Hybrid Cloud

Dynatrace app certified for sustainable digital solutions

Dynatrace's Cost & Carbon Optimisation app has gained SDIA certification, affirming its role in accurately calculating greenhouse gas emissions for major cloud platforms.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Sphere's climate tech to reach 66m cardholders in Asia
Fintech

Sphere's climate tech to reach 66m cardholders in Asia

Australian FinTech Sphere is set to launch its carbon action technology across Asia, reaching 66 million cardholders through partnerships with Vietnamese banks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Red Hat partners with Orange for telco cloud transformation
Unified Communications

Red Hat partners with Orange for telco cloud transformation

Red Hat and Orange have teamed up to bolster Orange's international networks, implementing a cloud-native telco infrastructure using Red Hat technologies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
AI's power struggle: The data centre boom and the race for sustainable computing
Edge Computing

AI's power struggle: The data centre boom and the race for sustainable computing

New Zealand's data centre market is projected to soar from USD $1 billion in 2023 to USD $1.56 billion by 2029, driven by surging AI demand and sustainability efforts.

By Joe Craparotta • 7 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
The shift from SIM cards to eSIMs in mobile evolution
Carbon footprint

The shift from SIM cards to eSIMs in mobile evolution

The shift from SIM cards to eSIMs marks a significant mobile evolution, enhancing security and convenience for users as connectivity transforms daily life.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025
New Relic sets science-based targets for net-zero by 2030
Hyperscale

New Relic sets science-based targets for net-zero by 2030

New Relic has secured approval for its science-based targets to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030, joining over 7,000 firms in the climate initiative.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
TV & video streaming emissions double airline industry
Digital Entertainment

TV & video streaming emissions double airline industry

The TV and video streaming industry is now responsible for 4% of global emissions, with 1.75 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent produced annually, a report reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
Generative AI's environmental footprint concerns executives
Unified Communications

Generative AI's environmental footprint concerns executives

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

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

StarHub tops global sustainability rankings for telecoms
Digital Transformation

StarHub tops global sustainability rankings for telecoms

StarHub has been named the World's Most Sustainable Wireless Telecom Provider by Corporate Knights, reflecting its ongoing commitment to sustainability and innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2025
New rideshare app Carpoolin launched in New Zealand
Gaming

New rideshare app Carpoolin launched in New Zealand

Saveun Man has unveiled Carpoolin, a rideshare app designed to alleviate New Zealand's traffic woes, focusing on affordability and community engagement.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025