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Australian firms lead global peers in pledging ongoing emissions reporting
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risk & compliance
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cleantech
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sustainability
Most Australian firms plan to keep reporting emissions data despite political changes, leading global peers in climate transparency and sustainability efforts.
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Three trends shaping today’s energy sector
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cartech
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power / energy
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ai
Virtual power plants, rising AI data centre demand, and flexible EV charging are key trends reshaping the global energy sector amid growing challenges.
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Kimberly-Clark & Ofload launch electric truck for freight
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cartech
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supply chain & logistics
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cleantech
Kimberly-Clark Australia and Ofload have launched their first electric freight truck, aiming to pioneer zero-emission logistics across the country.
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Customer demand now drives fleet shift to alternative energy
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cartech
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fleet management
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cleantech
Customer demand now drives 63% of fleet operators to adopt alternative energy, surpassing regulatory pressure, reveals Teletrac Navman's 2025 report.
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Singapore cardholders can use rewards to offset carbon footprint
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ai
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payment technologies
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cleantech
Singapore cardholders can convert up to 8% of DCS Visa Platinum Card spending into carbon offsets, supporting biodiversity via a new app feature from June.
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Wellington researchers pioneer low-cost earthquake alert system
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cleantech
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massey university
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climate change
Massey University researchers in Wellington have trialled a low-cost, community-based earthquake early warning system using local volunteers and MEMS sensors.
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Dell launches new AI innovations for enterprise & research
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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edge computing
Dell launches advanced AI infrastructure and services aimed at cutting costs, boosting security and scaling AI for organisations worldwide.
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Dell unveils new Pro Max AI PC & innovations for data centres
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Dell launches Pro Max AI PC, the world’s first mobile workstation with enterprise-grade discrete NPU, supporting advanced on-device AI inferencing.
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Green skills gap limits UK youth access to growing green jobs
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dei
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cleantech
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sustainability
UK youth show greater confidence in green skills than global peers, but a 200,000-worker shortfall threatens the rapidly growing net zero sector.
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Simulation game lets Kiwis plan for future climate challenge
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cleantech
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sustainability
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climate change
New Zealand launches Future Coasts Aotearoa, an online climate simulation game letting players tackle rising sea levels and flooding threats over 80 years.
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NSW to showcase space industry at IAC 2025, Sydney summit
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uc
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cleantech
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climate change
The NSW Government invites local companies to join the International Astronautical Congress 2025 in Sydney, promoting global space industry growth and innovation.
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Exclusive: How sustainability challenges are putting data centres under pressure
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uc
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hyperscale
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dc
The global rush to build data centres amid AI boom faces mounting sustainability challenges, threatening their long-term viability and essential services.
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The transformation of American railroads: From industrial revolution to sustainable strength
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cleantech
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sustainability
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climate change
America's railroads, vital since 1830, now embrace sustainability with innovative composite ties, reducing deforestation while ensuring safer, longer-lasting infrastructure.
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Blue Yonder expands supply chain platform with Pledge deal
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dei
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martech
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cdp
Blue Yonder has acquired UK-based Pledge Earth Technologies, enhancing its supply chain platform with accredited carbon emissions reporting for better sustainability management.
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AI speeds up Tasmanian wildlife monitoring & conservation work
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ai
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cleantech
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conservation
Tasmania's WildTracker utilises AI to sort over 774,000 wildlife images, saving 900 volunteer hours and boosting conservation efforts across the region.
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LF Energy welcomes Hydro-Quebec as strategic member, sets new events
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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power / energy
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open source
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ai
LF Energy welcomes Southern California Edison and Hydro-Quebec as members, scheduling 2025 summits to boost open source solutions in energy transition.
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Veeam highlights ESG progress in first global sustainability report
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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virtualisation
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it training
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data privacy
Veeam launches its first ESG report, revealing efforts in e-waste recycling, green buildings, emissions cuts, and community engagement worldwide.
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BLUETTI celebrates Earth Day 2025: Our clean power for our green planet
Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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cleantech
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sustainability
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climate change
On Earth Day 2025, BLUETTI underscores its commitment to sustainability with clean energy solutions, enhancing eco-consciousness across Australia and beyond.
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Dryad partners with Spark NZ for wildfire detection rollout
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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uc
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iot
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cleantech
Dryad Networks has partnered with Spark New Zealand to implement its advanced wildfire detection technology nationwide, enhancing community safety through rapid alerts.
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Umbraco releases its third annual Impact Report for 2024
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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devops
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digital transformation
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ecm
Umbraco marks 20 years of open-source CMS with its third annual Impact Report, showcasing community engagement and sustainability strides.