Energy consumption stories

CFOs must lead smarter building management to cut costs, meet ESG goals and comply with new Australian regulations on energy and emissions reporting.

The global rush to build data centres amid AI boom faces mounting sustainability challenges, threatening their long-term viability and essential services.

AI's rapid growth is forcing data centres worldwide to rethink power, cooling, and design, boosting energy use and sparking innovative, sustainable solutions.

AI is driving a 60% rise in data centre electricity demand in Auckland, challenging power supply priorities amid $6 billion planned grid investments.

Cloudinary's survey reveals 93% of retailers see up to 4x better results from personalisation, boosting online and in-store customer experiences globally.

AI's rapid rise in 2025 is revolutionising cybersecurity, driving energy demand, and prompting stricter regulations amid growing privacy concerns worldwide.

Demand for cloud computing raises energy and sustainability concerns; Node4 and Carbon Neutral Group advise businesses on greener, cost-effective data centre strategies.

Rising cloud computing demand prompts businesses to adopt sustainable data centre practices, reducing energy use and carbon footprints with Node4's green strategies.

iTRACS DCIM enhances data centre efficiency by optimising energy use and operational processes, supporting sustainability and compliance goals effectively.

Global X launches Australia's first AI infrastructure ETF, AINF, targeting firms in data centres, energy, and raw materials amid rising AI demand.

Hitachi Vantara's FY2024 Sustainability Report highlights strides in reducing emissions, boosting energy efficiency, and advancing eco-friendly tech in data centres.

H&M is set to enhance energy efficiency across 90+ Southern European stores using Honeywell’s cloud-based building management, advancing its net zero goal.

Hitachi Vantara boosts energy efficiency in its storage solutions and sets carbon neutrality targets for FY2030 and FY2050, enhancing sustainability efforts worldwide.

Seagate's research reveals UK firms face financial and space barriers to sustainable data storage despite surging AI-driven demand requiring USD $5.4bn investment.

LG Electronics has unveiled cutting-edge cooling solutions for AI data centres at Data Center World 2025 in Washington, D.C., showcasing innovative energy-efficient technologies.

Socomec has launched the DELPHYS XM UPS system for data centres in the UK and Ireland, offering advanced efficiency and space-saving features for critical infrastructure.

Intellihub and ENGIE have announced major agreements to enhance electric vehicle charging across Australia, expanding public access with over 200 new sites.

Autodesk has unveiled enhancements to its AECO portfolio, introducing scan-to-mesh technology aimed at promoting sustainable building practices in Australia.

In a bid to combat rising carbon emissions, banks are urged to utilise their data and influence to help mortgage customers implement sustainable home upgrades.

Pure Storage has partnered with THG Ingenuity to enhance AI capabilities and sustainability, cutting data centre power use by 80% while supporting global growth.