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Pinwheel lands 2026 Earthshot nod amid rapid growth

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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London climate tech firm Pinwheel secures 2026 Earthshot Prize nomination as surging demand reshapes corporate climate and nature strategy.
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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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Climate risks threaten 27% of global data centres by 2050

Sat, 12th Jul 2025
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Climate change threats could place 27% of global data centres at high or moderate risk by 2050, raising insurance costs and risking digital infrastructure.
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State-owned carbon footprints: The missing link in climate accounting

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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State-owned companies, not investor-owned firms, accounted for 52% of fossil fuel emissions in 2023, exposing a climate accountability gap.
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Planet Mark launches new net zero certification programme

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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Planet Mark has launched a new Net Zero Certification Programme, offering organisations a structured path to achieve net zero carbon emissions through tailored support.
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TV & video streaming emissions double airline industry

Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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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.
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AtNorth's sustainability efforts earn award nominations

Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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Nordic AI service provider, atNorth, starts 2024 with Sustainability in Tech Award nods, recognising its sustainable efforts in data centre solutions and circular economy practices.
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Mapping the future of UK's digital economy at Parliament

Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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UK industry leaders gathered at Parliament to strategise on the future of the digital economy, covering digital skills, diversity, and sustainability.