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Kiwi Stories

Low carbon stories

Committed to a green future
Data Analytics

Committed to a green future

New Zealand businesses are ramping up energy-transition spending, but many still lack net zero plans and public emissions reporting.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Short range heavy haulage
Power / Energy

Short range heavy haulage

The electric pair could cut about 150 tonnes of CO2 a year while hauling asphalt on short urban runs, with safety gains too.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
The way it is and the way it should be
Digital Transformation

The way it is and the way it should be

A skilled labour crunch, weak investment and slow policy change are set to keep Aotearoa New Zealand’s construction sector under strain in 2025.

By Staff Writer • 12 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
The case for concrete roads
Climate change

The case for concrete roads

A new report says concrete could cut whole-of-life road costs by 17% and reduce maintenance, especially on busy freight routes.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
New Zealand get Energy and Carbon management credentials
Power / Energy

New Zealand get Energy and Carbon management credentials

New credentials backed by EECA aim to plug skills gaps as employers face rising demand for verified carbon and energy expertise.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
What it means to shift to a circular economy
Supply Chain

What it means to shift to a circular economy

Shifting to circular models could help New Zealand and Australia close emissions gaps, cut waste and create jobs in infrastructure and construction.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Mammoet launches world’s strongest land-based crane
Supply Chain

Mammoet launches world’s strongest land-based crane

The 6,000-tonne SK6000 could speed major energy builds by shifting more work offsite and bringing first power sooner.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Sep 2024
New initiative to reduce carbon emissions of buildings
Sustainability

New initiative to reduce carbon emissions of buildings

A free carbon database will help builders and architects cut the emissions of New Zealand's buildings, which account for up to 20% of the footprint.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024

Global Stories

Low carbon stories

Ramboll report offers roadmap to net zero data centres globally
Hyperscale

Ramboll report offers roadmap to net zero data centres globally

Ramboll's new report maps out practical steps for global data centres to achieve net zero carbon, addressing growing environmental and circularity challenges.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
ADMARES uses Siemens Xcelerator to drive smart, green homes
Smart Home

ADMARES uses Siemens Xcelerator to drive smart, green homes

ADMARES uses Siemens Xcelerator to mass-produce smart, eco-friendly homes, cutting emissions by 75% and waste by 80% with automated modular design.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Hitachi Vantara details gains in energy efficiency & carbon cuts
Storage

Hitachi Vantara details gains in energy efficiency & carbon cuts

Hitachi Vantara's FY2024 Sustainability Report details strides in energy efficiency, carbon reduction and eco-friendly business practices across its global operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025
Blue Connections IT celebrates second year of carbon neutrality
DataCentre infrastructure

Blue Connections IT celebrates second year of carbon neutrality

Blue Connections IT marks its second consecutive year of carbon neutrality, showcasing sustainable practices in partnership with Schneider Electric.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
Apple's new Mac mini: M4 power, carbon neutral tech
Semiconductors

Apple's new Mac mini: M4 power, carbon neutral tech

Apple has unveiled a redesigned Mac mini, featuring M4 chips, enhanced performance, and becoming the first carbon-neutral device from the tech giant.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
Pathzero number one in global carbon emissions data
Clean technologies

Pathzero number one in global carbon emissions data

Australian start-up Pathzero has become the world's largest private markets carbon emissions data network, covering USD $3.5 trillion in assets.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Low carbon stories

Gprnt unveils Singapore-wide digital tool for emissions tracking
Digital Transformation

Gprnt unveils Singapore-wide digital tool for emissions tracking

Gprnt launches Singapore's first nationwide digital platform to ease corporate sustainability reporting, backed by $4.62 million in seed funding.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
PATRIZIA & Mitsui invest USD $350m to expand Kaer CaaS
Data Analytics

PATRIZIA & Mitsui invest USD $350m to expand Kaer CaaS

PATRIZIA and Mitsui invest up to USD $350m in Kaer to expand low-carbon Cooling as a Service across Asia via the APAC Sustainable Infrastructure Fund.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Fundamentals unveils Total Voltage Control for power grids
Cartech

Fundamentals unveils Total Voltage Control for power grids

Fundamentals has launched Total Voltage Control, a groundbreaking suite designed to enhance voltage management across complex power grids amid the energy transition.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024