Environmentally Friendly stories
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Sony unveils WF-C510 wireless earbuds with ergonomic design
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cleantech
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nz
Sony unveils its WF-C510 earbuds, boasting ergonomic design, customisable sound, and eco-friendly materials, priced at NZD $149.95 from October 2024.
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Samsara Eco secures AUD $100M to expand plastic recycling
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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cleantech
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investment
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recycling
Samsara Eco, an Australian enviro-tech firm, has raised AUD $100M in Series A+ funding, led by Temasek and Main Sequence, to scale its plastic recycling capabilities.
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Solar insights: FTC Solar at Intersolar Europe event
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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cleantech
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power / energy
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solar power
FTC Solar participated in Intersolar Europe, uncovering key trends in hail risk mitigation, Balkan interest in solar projects, and growth in Agri PV with supportive EU regulations.
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Skygard's Oslo data centre sets benchmark for green innovation
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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power / energy
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ai
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cleantech
Skygard's state-of-the-art data centre in central Oslo is set to revolutionise the sector, combining high security with environmental sustainability and urban regeneration.
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Pathzero number one in global carbon emissions data
Thu, 30th May 2024
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cleantech
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data collection
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sydney
Australian start-up Pathzero has become the world’s largest private markets carbon emissions data network, covering USD $3.5 trillion in assets.
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Teletrac Navman launches new tools for fleet decarbonisation
Tue, 21st May 2024
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data analytics
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cartech
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fleet management
Teletrac Navman unveils its Electric Vehicle Evaluator (EVE) platform and Sustainability Dashboard to aid fleet managers in seamless, cost-effective decarbonisation.
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Maincubes integrates sustainability targets into new financing
Fri, 17th May 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
maincubes, a European data centre operator, integrates sustainability targets into growth financing, reflecting a strong commitment to eco-friendly practices.
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Verne partners with VAXA to offset carbon emissions in Iceland
Tue, 14th May 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
Verne teams up with biotech firm VAXA to further cut carbon emissions, despite already using 100% renewable energy at Icelandic data centres.
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Apple unveils powerful new M4 chip for latest iPad Pro
Wed, 8th May 2024
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cleantech
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personal computing devices
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cpu
Apple unveils the powerful M4 chip with transformative 3-nanometer tech for the new iPad Pro, promising unprecedented performance and efficient energy use.
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Pathzero secures SOC 2 Type 1 compliance for enhanced cybersecurity
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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data protection
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cybersecurity
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cleantech
Australian tech firm Pathzero achieves SOC 2 Type 1 compliance, bolstering data protection and cybersecurity for the company and its clients.
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Australian Olympic sailors to sport eco-friendly wetsuits in 2024
Wed, 1st May 2024
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cleantech
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sportstech
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olympic games
The Australian Olympic sailing team for 2024 will sport the world's first high-performance, eco-friendly wetsuits, slashing CO2 emissions by 80%, courtesy of Sydney's Zhik.
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evec & Connekt partner to monetise EV charging solutions
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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cartech
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cleantech
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entrepreneurship
North West EV-charger firm evec partners with software provider Connekt to monetise EV chargers and spur greener future. This strategic alliance targets a surging demand for EV charging solutions.
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Equinix commits to Singapore renewable energy deal with Sembcorp
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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dc
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hyperscale
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power / energy
Digital infrastructure giant, Equinix, dives into Singapore's renewable energy market with a large-scale solar power purchase agreement in alignment with Singapore Green Plan 2030.
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Westcon-Comstor achieves 100% renewable electricity target in UK
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
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westcon-comstor
Westcon-Comstor powers its UK sites exclusively through renewables, leading its ambitious international drive for 100% clean electricity by 2030.
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Seagate outlines roadmap towards sustainable datasphere & renewable energy
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
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renewable energy
Seagate Technology charts its course towards 100% renewable energy use and carbon neutrality by 2040, illustrating significant strides in ethical and inclusive data storage in annual ESG report.
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Udemy boosts ESG learning as CEOs seek sustainable fiscal advantages
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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dei
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cleantech
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esg
Udemy is offering more than 280 ESG courses to aid organisations around the globe, following a remarkable global uptick in ESG skills demand.
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Over 50s in Britain lead in embracing renewable energy
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
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solar power
Nearly half of Britons over 50 are keen to use renewable energy, driven by environmental concerns, exceeding interest among under-25s, Solar Together research reveals.
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Invercargill to get first Tier 4 Data Centre with T4 Group move
Fri, 12th Apr 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
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renewable energy
T4 Group announces the construction of New Zealand's first Tier 4 Data Centre, a flagship of sustainability and innovation, in Invercargill, Southland.
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Streamlining carbon measurement for SMEs: The case for using spend-based data
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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cleantech
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gen z
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carbon footprint
Spend-based data offers a quick, cost-effective route for SMEs to measure carbon emissions, aiding green-business goals and meeting increasing demands for sustainability.
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Virgin Media O2 & Hubbub unveil 400,000 device tech lending scheme
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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smartphones
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cleantech
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connectivity
Virgin Media O2 and Hubbub introduce a landmark 400,000 device lending scheme, the Tech Lending Community project, to tackle British digital inequality and electronic waste, benefitting underprivileged individuals and assisting charities including Refuge and Centrepoint.