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Schneider Electric tops sustainability index for 2025
Power / Energy

Schneider Electric tops sustainability index for 2025

Schneider Electric has been named the World's Most Sustainable Corporation for 2025, becoming the first to achieve this prestigious title twice, according to Corporate Knights.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Closing the gap between intention and action regarding ESG
Partner Programmes

Closing the gap between intention and action regarding ESG

Australian businesses are increasingly keen to integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices into procurement, yet face implementation challenges.

By Brynn Beetge • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Concur Travel leads with ISO 14083 emissions integration
Clean technologies

Concur Travel leads with ISO 14083 emissions integration

Concur Travel, in partnership with Thrust Carbon, has launched the first online booking tool to integrate emissions calculations compliant with ISO 14083 standard.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
Siemens unveils new advancements for industrial AI at CES
Virtualisation

Siemens unveils new advancements for industrial AI at CES

Siemens showcased groundbreaking advancements in industrial AI at CES 2025, including innovations for aerospace and solutions for startups, boosting productivity.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025
Simulation engineering helps firms cut environmental impact
Cartech

Simulation engineering helps firms cut environmental impact

A new report by Ansys and McKinsey highlights simulation engineering's role in innovation and sustainability, showcasing a potential 10% reduction in emissions.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
Splend secures USD $300m to expand EV rideshare fleet
Cartech

Splend secures USD $300m to expand EV rideshare fleet

Splend has secured over USD $300 million to expand its zero-emissions rideshare fleet in Australia and the UK, aiming for 10,000 vehicles by 2025.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Carbon emissions stories

Europastry enhances supply chain with Blue Yonder tech
Supply Chain

Europastry enhances supply chain with Blue Yonder tech

Europastry has partnered with Blue Yonder to enhance its supply chain across Europe, optimising logistics and transportation for its growing distribution network.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 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
EIA forecasts U.S. crude oil production rise by 2026
Clean technologies

EIA forecasts U.S. crude oil production rise by 2026

The U.S. Energy Information Administration has unveiled forecasts predicting increased crude oil production and lower global prices through 2026.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
US Department of Energy secures USD $107.57 billion deals
Supply Chain

US Department of Energy secures USD $107.57 billion deals

The U.S. Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office has secured a record USD $107.57 billion across 53 projects in four years, bolstering clean energy innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Indosat partners with Xanh SM for green transport in Indonesia
Data Analytics

Indosat partners with Xanh SM for green transport in Indonesia

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has joined forces with Vietnam's Xanh SM to promote eco-friendly mobility solutions in Indonesia, enhancing tech-driven transportation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2025
Puerto Rico receives $584.5 million for energy boost
Storage

Puerto Rico receives $584.5 million for energy boost

The US Department of Energy has granted a $584.5 million loan guarantee to support solar and battery projects in Puerto Rico, enhancing energy resilience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th 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
Australians urged to donate phones to close digital divide
Digital divide

Australians urged to donate phones to close digital divide

Research reveals that three in five Australians hoard unused phones, totaling 23 million devices, prompting calls for donations to The Reconnect Project.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Jan 2025
NBN Co secures wind power deal to cut carbon emissions
Power / Energy

NBN Co secures wind power deal to cut carbon 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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025
Study reveals NZ MPs' carbon emissions from air travel
Marketing Technologies

Study reveals NZ MPs' carbon emissions from air travel

A study by Pure SEO highlights MPs in New Zealand may underreport carbon emissions from air travel, raising concerns over accountability and data tracking.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024
Normative launches new CSRD solution with CEO appointment
Supply Chain

Normative launches new CSRD solution with CEO appointment

Normative has launched a new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive offering, responding to rising demands for expert ESG reporting guidance as Sebastien Blanc becomes CEO.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
Equinix seals new solar energy deal with Sembcorp Power
Hyperscale

Equinix seals new solar energy deal with Sembcorp Power

Equinix has signed a new renewable energy agreement with Sembcorp Power to generate 58.5 MWp of solar energy for its Singapore data centres from 2029.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024