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Engineering biology to disrupt UK industries – Capgemini report
Robotics

Engineering biology to disrupt UK industries – Capgemini report

A Capgemini report reveals engineering biology's disruptive reach beyond traditional sectors like healthcare and agriculture, impacting UK industries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024
The role of IoT in smart water management
Data Analytics

The role of IoT in smart water management

As UK weather patterns shift, smart IoT solutions offer new ways to tackle flooding and manage water systems, promising efficiency and innovation.

By Phil Beecher • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024

Global Stories

Green technology market to hit USD $122.69 billion by 2032
Internet of Things

Green technology market to hit USD $122.69 billion by 2032

The green tech market is set to surge with a 22.4% CAGR from $16.25 billion in 2022 to $122.69 billion by 2032, driven by emerging regions and innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
Neustark raises $69 million to expand carbon removal efforts
Clean technologies

Neustark raises $69 million to expand carbon removal efforts

Swiss carbon removal firm neustark has secured $69 million from Decarbonization Partners and Blume Equity to scale up operations across the globe.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Dovetail partners with Siemens to design zero-emission aircraft
Unified Communications

Dovetail partners with Siemens to design zero-emission aircraft

Dovetail Electric Aviation selects Siemens Xcelerator to retrofit aircraft with zero-emission propulsion systems, aiming to cut emissions and operating costs by up to 40%.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
79% of APAC CEOs see sustainability as growth driver - Gartner
Data Analytics

79% of APAC CEOs see sustainability as growth driver - Gartner

A Gartner survey finds 79% of APAC CEOs see sustainability as key to 2024 growth, outpacing the 69% global average, highlighting its rising importance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
AI partnership revives Te Reo Māori in New Zealand media
Generative AI

AI partnership revives Te Reo Māori in New Zealand media

Microsoft and Straker launch an advanced translation tool to help preserve the language's vibrancy and cultural significance.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024
Logicalis wins official approval for science-led emissions goals
EduTech

Logicalis wins official approval for science-led emissions goals

Global tech service provider, Logicalis' net-zero emissions targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Seagate's ESG report outlines path to carbon neutrality by 2040
Power / Energy

Seagate's ESG report outlines path to carbon neutrality by 2040

Seagate has stepped up its pursuit of full carbon neutrality, boosting the use of renewables in its production and R&D sites alongside continued emphasis on diversity and circularity.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Wellington group launches AI politician to rebuild public trust
Artificial Intelligence

Wellington group launches AI politician to rebuild public trust

Parker is an AI politician designed to deliver fact-based, impartial decisions to rebuild trust in politics and combat disinformation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2024
Fugu raises Seed funding for CO2 capture with Investible lead
Supply Chain

Fugu raises Seed funding for CO2 capture with Investible lead

Australian startup Fugu secures seed funding led by Investible to develop solid direct air capture technology aimed at large-scale CO2 removal.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024
BSI launches international net zero standard development effort
Clean technologies

BSI launches international net zero standard development effort

BSI and ICONTEC have launched a major initiative to develop an international net zero standard by COP30, aiming to clarify the net zero transition and boost climate action.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2024
HPE reports progress towards net-zero target by 2040
Supply Chain

HPE reports progress towards net-zero target by 2040

Hewlett Packard Enterprise's 2023 Living Progress Report underscores its net-zero 2040 ambition, with strides in sustainability and ethics.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
ST Telemedia data centre in Tokyo achieves TIA-942-C certification
Hyperscale

ST Telemedia data centre in Tokyo achieves TIA-942-C certification

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres' first Japanese facility, STT Tokyo 1, has earned the TIA-942-C Design Certification, marking a global milestone in data centre standards.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Cogo partners with Terra Nova to launch carbon tracking
Unified Communications

Cogo partners with Terra Nova to launch carbon tracking

Cogo and Terra Nova Foundation unveil Earth+ programme in New Zealand to help not-for-profits in Canterbury and Nelson.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024
Sprout Agritech invests $1m in Metrovate's sustainable farming tech
Agricultural Technology

Sprout Agritech invests $1m in Metrovate's sustainable farming tech

Sprout Agritech invests $1m in Metrovate, a startup marrying computational methods and agri-science to produce precision biostimulants.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Dubai fintech Fils & Pakistan's TPS partner for green banking initiative
Fintech

Dubai fintech Fils & Pakistan's TPS partner for green banking initiative

Dubai's climate fintech Fils partners with Pakistan's TPS to integrate sustainability infrastructure, enabling institutions across Asia to monitor their carbon emissions and buy top-tier carbon credits.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 6th May 2024