Climate change stories

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

IoT technology is emerging as a key solution to combat the UK's water leakage crisis, which saw over 1 trillion litres lost last year.

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.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has delivered El Capitan, the world's fastest exascale supercomputer, to the US Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore Laboratory.

Graphite Energy has unveiled Australia's first electric thermal energy storage system, promising 30-40% savings for manufacturers and a greener future.

Sharp Electronics has secured the EcoVadis Gold Rating for sustainability, placing it in the top 5% globally for its commitment to ethical practices.

LG Electronics Australia has appointed Virender Rana as Head of Business Air Solutions, aiming to double revenue and enhance its HVAC workforce by 33%.

Itron has launched its CityEdge portfolio, integrating IoT technologies to tackle urban challenges like climate change and public safety across cities.

Australia's government momentum for a clean energy future hinges on AI-powered automation, promising efficiency and sustainability despite significant challenges.

Westcon-Comstor has increased its renewable electricity usage to 42% and aims for full transition by 2030, as detailed in its annual report.

Identity Digital has teamed up with Trillion Trees to plant 25,000 trees in Australia over the next four years, aiming to offset carbon emissions and boost biodiversity.

Logicalis has been honoured as Global Sustainability Partner of the Year at Cisco's Partner Summit 2024, marking its second consecutive win for promoting sustainable tech practices.

DAS has launched a geospatial crop insurance solution in Australia, tackling a USD $113 billion crop protection gap and enhancing policy accuracy.

Research by Sircel reveals just 19% of top Australian firms report e-waste in sustainability reports, despite it being the world's fastest-growing waste stream.

Verne has partnered with Neste to use renewable diesel at its Finnish data centres, aiming to reduce emissions by around 90% compared to fossil diesel.

Australia is emerging as a leader in water security, improving its ratings despite global challenges, according to a recent study by BSI and Waterwise.

Cogo and Tandem Bank are deepening their partnership to introduce a carbon management feature in Tandem’s banking app, promoting greener consumer choices.

A new WTW report reveals that 51% of media and telecoms firms cite cybersecurity as a top concern, amid rising AI-related threats and regulatory pressures.

Zilinka Jiang has been awarded the 2024 Actuaries Institute Women Leaders in AI/Data Science Scholarship, enabling her to enhance leadership skills at Stanford.

DAS unveils detailed regional crop growth data using satellite tech and AI, spotlighting sharp disparities in Australia's winter crop yields amid climate uncertainties.