Climate change stories - Page 8

Climate X's report reveals that most major banks are ill-prepared for climate risks, with only 7 of 50 meeting over half the criteria.

Oracle unveils zettascale superclusters powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, delivering up to 2.4 zettaflops of AI compute. Launch slated for next year.

Logicalis reports a 27% cut in scope 1 emissions since 2022, along with a 17% reduction in market-based scope 2 emissions, aiming for net-zero by 2050.

SAS reports that the rapid adoption of Generative AI threatens global decarbonisation efforts unless organisations take greater responsibility for their cloud and data practices.

Marqeta partners with Zero to launch an eco-friendly UK finance app targeting Gen-Z and Millennials, promoting sustainable spending and climate-positive actions.

Mandalay Venture Partners and Hatcher+ have joined forces to drive agrifood innovation, starting with Cropify's AI tech to boost grain grading accuracy and efficiency.

Climate tech company IES has developed a digital twin for the Stirling and Clackmannanshire region to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045, reducing emissions by 98%.

A Capgemini report reveals engineering biology's disruptive reach beyond traditional sectors like healthcare and agriculture, impacting UK industries.

As UK weather patterns shift, smart IoT solutions offer new ways to tackle flooding and manage water systems, promising efficiency and innovation.

The green tech market is set to surge with a 22.4% CAGR from $16.25 billion in 2022 to $122.69 billion by 2032, driven by emerging regions and innovation.

Swiss carbon removal firm neustark has secured $69 million from Decarbonization Partners and Blume Equity to scale up operations across the globe.

Dovetail Electric Aviation selects Siemens Xcelerator to retrofit aircraft with zero-emission propulsion systems, aiming to cut emissions and operating costs by up to 40%.

Global tech service provider, Logicalis' net-zero emissions targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Seagate has stepped up its pursuit of full carbon neutrality, boosting the use of renewables in its production and R&D sites alongside continued emphasis on diversity and circularity.

Freight transport innovators like KoolPak and FreightExchange spearhead sustainable efforts amid concerns of governmental policies undermining decarbonisation goals.

Zyxel Networks lauded among top 5% in S&P Global's Sustainability Yearbook 2024, affirming its leading position in robust ESG practices and commitment to net-zero emissions.

A 40% slump in agri-tech investments in 2023 has prompted industry changes and a predicted surge in M&A activity for 2024, with tech giants entering the sector.

The Office for National Statistics selects Virgin Media O2 Business to supply anonymised mobility data, aiding government decision-making for national policies via the Integrated Data Service platform.

Virgin Media O2 Business is set to share anonymised data from its O2 Motion service with the ONS, supporting government operations.

UK fintech ekko partners with customer experience provider Primis to enhance post-purchase sustainability, harnessing technology to heighten consumers' awareness of their purchasing impact on the environment.