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Microsoft leads on nature in Europe's data centres

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Microsoft tops rivals for weaving nature restoration into European data centres, but report warns sector lags as AI power demand surges.
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Cloudflare blocks billions of attacks on elections, media

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Cloudflare says it now blocks nearly 10 billion cyber attacks a month on elections, media and NGOs, amid rising AI and security threats.
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Energy efficiency in buildings tops global priorities

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Energy efficiency in buildings has surged to the top of global infrastructure agendas as organisations chase decarbonisation and lower costs.
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AI & automation face 2026 shakeout on real business value

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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In 2026, AI and automation face a shakeout as pilots give way to hard ROI demands, exposing skills gaps and flawed processes at scale.
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Solera unveils global circularity consortium for insurers

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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Solera launches a global circularity consortium to unite insurers and mobility players on shared decarbonisation and circular economy goals.
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Supply chain failures cost consumer brands over USD $12bn

Mon, 15th Dec 2025
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Supply chain failures now cost consumer brands over USD $12bn a year, driving complaints, lost business and a scramble to boost resilience.
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AI reshapes supply chains as disruption becomes the norm

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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AI takes centre stage in logistics as Infios predicts 2026 supply chains built for constant disruption, resilience and human‑machine teamwork.
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AI data centre surge tests labour, energy & grids

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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AI data centres are set to strain power grids, labour and emissions targets, forcing the UK and Australia to rethink energy and skills plans.
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Equinix named global leader in data centre sustainability

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Equinix has been named a global leader in data centre sustainability by IDC MarketScape, praised for renewables, water and heat reuse.
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NiCE's 2024 ESG report shows gains in climate & ethics

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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NiCE's 2024 ESG report shows higher EcoVadis scores, lower emissions, full ethics training and USD $900,000 in global community giving.
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How underground data centres & agrovoltaics can power food security

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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New underground data centres paired with agrovoltaic farms and solar cooling offer a sustainable model supporting agriculture, food security and climate goals.
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FM unveils expanded resilience credit worth up to USD $825 million

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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FM has boosted its resilience credit to USD $825 million, doubling offsets on premiums to help clients enhance climate and operational risk protection.
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IBM, Polytechnique Montréal launch sustainable forest AI

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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IBM and Polytechnique Montréal partner to develop AI and quantum tech tools for sustainable management in Canada's CAD $33.4 billion forestry sector.
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Arca to deliver 300,000 tonnes of carbon removal to Microsoft

Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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Arca will supply Microsoft with 300,000 tonnes of durable carbon removal over ten years through industrial mineralization, repurposing mining waste to offset CO2.
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Canada announces CAD $11 million in carbon tech funding

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Canada commits CAD $11M to boost carbon storage and AI-driven energy innovations in Quebec and Newfoundland, aiming to meet climate goals.
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Deep Sky to build 500,000 tonne carbon removal hub in MB

Sat, 11th Oct 2025
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Deep Sky will invest in building the largest carbon removal hubs in Southwestern Manitoba, aiming to remove 500,000 tonnes of CO2 annually.
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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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Voltai raises CAD $1.83M to harness wave energy from ships

Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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Voltai has secured CAD $1.83 million to develop electrostatic generators converting wave energy into electricity for greener shipping solutions.
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IES appoints Christine Mullin as first external Chief Executive

Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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Glasgow climate tech firm IES appoints Christine Mullin as its first external CEO, aiming to expand globally and drive building decarbonisation efforts.
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Ramboll sets roadmap for net zero & sustainable data centres

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Ramboll outlines a strategic roadmap to achieve net zero carbon and boost sustainability in global data centres amid rising energy demand from AI growth.