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The cost of the Government’s lofty climate promises
Agricultural Technology

The cost of the Government’s lofty climate promises

Farmers face production cuts and taxpayers could be left with a multi-billion-dollar overseas carbon bill as the 2030 target is questioned.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 3rd Nov 2021
Best Design Awards 2021 – Schneider Electric trifecta
Internet of Things

Best Design Awards 2021 – Schneider Electric trifecta

Consumer demand for stylish smart switches has put three Schneider Electric PDL products among finalists at New Zealand's Best Design Awards.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Sep 2021
This is just the start
Disaster Recovery

This is just the start

Auckland’s flooding highlights the growing risk of cascading climate disasters, with severe rainstorms expected to intensify across Aotearoa.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Aug 2021
EV battery breakthrough reduce need for cobalt and nickel
Robotics

EV battery breakthrough reduce need for cobalt and nickel

New recycling methods could cut EV battery costs by 60% and ease reliance on cobalt, nickel and China, researchers say.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jul 2021
Five simple steps to help your business reach net-zero
Supply Chain

Five simple steps to help your business reach net-zero

Companies can cut climate risk and sharpen decarbonisation budgets now by following five practical steps towards balancing emissions.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Jun 2021
Turning waste into quality housing
Clean technologies

Turning waste into quality housing

Waste from cartons and soft plastics will soon be turned into low-carbon building boards in New Zealand, diverting 4,000 tonnes from landfill a year.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Apr 2021
Top five shifts affecting construction
Digital Transformation

Top five shifts affecting construction

Poorer collaboration is slowing projects, but digitisation, prefab and greener materials are reshaping New Zealand and Australia’s building sector.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Mar 2021
How to become a successful green business
Supply Chain

How to become a successful green business

Establishing a carbon baseline gives firms a starting point to cut emissions, compare sites and plan against future climate targets.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2021
New Zealand not on track for net zero by 2050
Clean technologies

New Zealand not on track for net zero by 2050

Public consultation begins on a draft plan that says faster action is needed if Aotearoa is to stay within its climate targets.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 31st Jan 2021

Global Stories

Carbon footprint stories

Responsible Technology, Sustainable Future: How technology will help companies become carbon neutral by 2030
Supply Chain

Responsible Technology, Sustainable Future: How technology will help companies become carbon neutral by 2030

Alibaba Group has pledged to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030, with a focus on digitization and green practices. #ClimateAction #Sustainability.

By Mitchell Hageman • 5 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2022
AWS launches carbon footprint tool to combat climate change
DataCentre infrastructure

AWS launches carbon footprint tool to combat climate change

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched the AWS customer carbon footprint tool to help businesses calculate their carbon emissions and predict future changes.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
Logitech scales the use of recycled plastic in its products
Manufacturing

Logitech scales the use of recycled plastic in its products

Logitech has exceeded its commitment to incorporate post-consumer recycled plastic into products, reducing its carbon impact.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Feb 2022
Sustainability and the corporate carbon footprint challenge
Digital Transformation

Sustainability and the corporate carbon footprint challenge

By investing in the rapid advancement of digital technology, businesses can find new ways to get ahead of the competition and create impactful social change.

By Semra Barutchu • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Aug 2021
APAC firms could slash carbon emissions by 78% by moving to cloud - AWS report
Hyperscale

APAC firms could slash carbon emissions by 78% by moving to cloud - AWS report

Moving to cloud infrastructure could cut Asia Pacific organisations' carbon emissions by 78%, says a report by 451 Research and AWS.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Jul 2021
Google Cloud launches region picker tool for customers
Hyperscale

Google Cloud launches region picker tool for customers

The region picker is one way of partnering with customers to decrease carbon emissions, boost renewable energy usage and improve infrastructure sustainability.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Apr 2021
Apple creates sweeping carbon removal fund
Supply Chain

Apple creates sweeping carbon removal fund

Apple launches $200m Restore Fund to remove carbon from the atmosphere. The fund aims to become a key part of Apple's carbon neutrality plans by 2030.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Apr 2021
NEXTDC launches 'first of its kind' carbon neutrality program
Hyperscale

NEXTDC launches 'first of its kind' carbon neutrality program

Australian data center provider NEXTDC has launched a carbon neutrality program, aiming for a zero net carbon emissions data center space.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Mar 2021
Five ways to reduce the environmental impact of printing and save costs
Printing

Five ways to reduce the environmental impact of printing and save costs

Organisations are urged to take action to reduce their printing impact on the environment with five recommended steps.

By Adam O'Neill • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Mar 2021