Climate change stories - Page 7

Circular Electronics Day, marked on 24 January, raises awareness of electronic waste, urging individuals and businesses to adopt sustainable tech practices.

EfficiencyIT has proudly achieved Planet Mark certification, highlighting its commitment to sustainability and a significant reduction of 21.6 tCO2e in carbon emissions.

New Relic has secured approval for its science-based targets to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030, joining over 7,000 firms in the climate initiative.

Databricks has secured USD $10 billion in Series J funding and a USD $5.25 billion credit facility to enhance its AI capabilities and global reach.

MERLIN Properties and Edged Energy have announced plans for two AI-ready data centre campuses in Extremadura, aiming for carbon neutrality and 1GW capacity each.

TechWorks has unveiled a strategic report aimed at revitalising the UK semiconductor industry, targeting USD $100 billion in value over ten years.

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

OVHcloud has secured approval for its greenhouse gas reduction targets, reinforcing its commitment to the Paris Agreement ahead of the 2030 deadline.

IoT technology is emerging as a key solution to combat the UK's water leakage crisis, which saw over 1 trillion litres lost last year.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has delivered El Capitan, the world's fastest exascale supercomputer, to the US Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore Laboratory.

Sharp Electronics has secured the EcoVadis Gold Rating for sustainability, placing it in the top 5% globally for its commitment to ethical practices.

Itron has launched its CityEdge portfolio, integrating IoT technologies to tackle urban challenges like climate change and public safety across cities.

Westcon-Comstor has increased its renewable electricity usage to 42% and aims for full transition by 2030, as detailed in its annual report.

Logicalis has been named Cisco's Global Sustainability Partner of the Year for the second consecutive time, lauded for its commitment to eco-friendly practices.

Verne has partnered with Neste to use renewable diesel at its Finnish data centres, aiming to reduce emissions by around 90% compared to fossil diesel.

Cogo and Tandem Bank are deepening their partnership to introduce a carbon management feature in Tandem's banking app, promoting greener consumer choices.

A new WTW report reveals that 51% of media and telecoms firms cite cybersecurity as a top concern, amid rising AI-related threats and regulatory pressures.

Flotilla launches new tech solution suite to aid SMEs in sustainable transformation, focusing on efficient scope 3 carbon data collection and ESG compliance.

UK CEOs are growing optimistic and shifting towards proactive deals. Investment in tech and strategic transactions are key.

GE Vernova's first Sustainability Report reveals 2023 milestones, including 29 GW new generating capacity, 20 million tons of CO₂ avoided, and 39% emission cuts.