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GEBT 2024 builds solid foundations for business opportunities in smart spaces
Smart Cities

GEBT 2024 builds solid foundations for business opportunities in smart spaces

Record overseas buyer interest at Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology 2024 signalled growing demand for smart spaces and home automation.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2024
Renewed optimism for commercial property in 2024
Hybrid & Remote Work

Renewed optimism for commercial property in 2024

Lower interest rates and firmer buyer-seller pricing are expected to lift commercial property sales after a weak 2022-23.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
6 global changes we’re not ready for
Space

6 global changes we’re not ready for

A UN University report warns that water, food, heat and insurance systems are nearing tipping points that could trigger collapse.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023
Quadrent Green Lease bridges the digital gap in New Zealand
Supply Chain

Quadrent Green Lease bridges the digital gap in New Zealand

The Quadrent Green Lease programme champions digital inclusion and e-waste reduction in New Zealand's underprivileged communities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Nov 2023
NZ’s first fully 3D-printed home is largest in Southern Hemisphere
Energy efficient

NZ’s first fully 3D-printed home is largest in Southern Hemisphere

The Paremoremo family home could cut emissions by 30% while showcasing 3D-printed concrete as a cheaper way to build complex designs.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2023
How to make concrete structures more sustainable
Sustainability

How to make concrete structures more sustainable

Longer-lasting concrete could cut emissions by reducing replacements, as cement accounts for up to 8% of global CO2 output.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2023
Inside Auckland Airport’s multi-billion-dollar redevelopment
Commerce Commission

Inside Auckland Airport’s multi-billion-dollar redevelopment

Travellers will soon pass under one roof as the airport replaces its ageing 57-year-old domestic terminal in a NZD $3.9 billion rebuild.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2023
NZTA dishing out millions in innovation funding
Smart Cities

NZTA dishing out millions in innovation funding

Successful bidders will share GBP £4.2 million to tackle roadworks safety, urban freight and mixed-mode transport problems.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2022

Global Stories

Low carbon stories

Xero & Sumday partnership empowers global carbon accounting
Fintech

Xero & Sumday partnership empowers global carbon accounting

Xero teams up with Sumday to enable accountants to manage carbon accounting for their clients, advancing the journey towards net-zero emissions for small businesses worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024
Sophie Graham named as IFS's global Chief Sustainability Officer
Clean technologies

Sophie Graham named as IFS's global Chief Sustainability Officer

IFS bolsters commitment to Environmental, Social, Governance agenda with appointment of Sophie Graham as new global Chief Sustainability Officer.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024
Prospa accelerates its environmental action plan with Trace
Supply Chain

Prospa accelerates its environmental action plan with Trace

Prospa partners with Sydney-based climate tech startup Trace to measure, reduce and offset its carbon emissions as part of its journey to Net Zero emissions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2023
PALO IT launches tracker to help companies curb emissions
Clean technologies

PALO IT launches tracker to help companies curb emissions

Global Tech innovation consultancy PALO IT launches its Impact Tracker platform, designed for organisations to assess their carbon footprint.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2023
Avanade's Green IT Enabler to supercharge sustainability
Clean technologies

Avanade's Green IT Enabler to supercharge sustainability

Avanade launches Avanade Green IT Enabler, a sustainability service that helps organisations automate monitoring and reduce their carbon impact.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2023
Australian sustainability efforts stall amid data challenges
Hyperscale

Australian sustainability efforts stall amid data challenges

A new global report found 62% of Australian businesses prioritize sustainability and have plans for carbon neutrality; however, the issue is far more complex.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2023
HID launches Seos access security cards made from bamboo
Power / Energy

HID launches Seos access security cards made from bamboo

The bamboo is certified by the Forestry Stewardship Council, an assurance that the material comes from responsibly managed forests.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 18th May 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Low carbon stories

Tecala commits to climate change activism with latest announcements
Partner Programmes

Tecala commits to climate change activism with latest announcements

Tecala has achieved the Climate Active Carbon Neutral Standard for Organisations and is now certified as carbon neutral for its Australian business operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
Northern Gas Networks partners IOTICS for energy solutions
Power / Energy

Northern Gas Networks partners IOTICS for energy solutions

Digital cooperation capability from IOTICS enables a decentralised data ecosystem for the ground-breaking Northern Gas Networks customer energy village.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jan 2023