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AWS & IRCAI award USD $4 million to 23 climate tech startups

Mon, 14th Jul 2025
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AWS and IRCAI will fund 23 climate tech startups with USD $4 million in cloud credits to accelerate AI-driven solutions tackling environmental challenges.
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Climate risks threaten 27% of global data centres by 2050

Sat, 12th Jul 2025
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Climate change threats could place 27% of global data centres at high or moderate risk by 2050, raising insurance costs and risking digital infrastructure.
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Verdane partners with Guardsquare to boost mobile security growth

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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Verdane has partnered with Guardsquare to expand its mobile app security services globally, addressing rising cyberthreats with enhanced products and growth strategies.
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AVEVA's 2024 report details software's role in emission cuts

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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AVEVA's 2024 Sustainability Report highlights a 93% cut in emissions and details software's key role in helping industries reduce their environmental impact.
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BW Velora to drive sustainable digital growth in Nordics, Canada

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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BW Velora, launched by BW Digital and BW ESS, will develop sustainable data centres in the Nordics and Canada, integrating digital growth with renewable energy.
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State-owned carbon footprints: The missing link in climate accounting

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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State-owned companies, not investor-owned firms, accounted for 52% of fossil fuel emissions in 2023, exposing a climate accountability gap.
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Zevero launches AI tool to cut ESG reporting time by over 40%

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Zevero launches ESG Disclosure AI to speed up reporting by 40%, boosting accuracy and simplifying processes for businesses' sustainability disclosures.
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Five startups win ABB's challenge with AI energy solutions

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Five startups from Switzerland, Dublin, Canada, and the UK win ABB's 2025 Startup Challenge, each receiving USD $30,000 to develop AI energy solutions.
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Equinix launches SGD $500m green bond in Singapore debut

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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Equinix has successfully issued SGD $500 million in green bonds in Singapore, marking a significant move towards sustainability as it supports energy-efficient projects.
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Motion Ventures launches USD $100m maritime tech fund

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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Motion Ventures has unveiled its largest maritime technology fund yet, pledging USD $100 million to foster innovation and sustainability in the maritime sector.
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Schneider Electric tops global sustainability ranking again

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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Schneider Electric has secured top honours in Canalys' Global Sustainable Ecosystems Leadership Matrix for the second year running, highlighting its sustainability commitments.
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Schneider Electric tops sustainability index for 2025

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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Schneider Electric has been named the World's Most Sustainable Corporation for 2025, becoming the first to achieve this prestigious title twice, according to Corporate Knights.
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Australia's data centres urged to cut emissions, go green

Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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Australia's data centres face significant environmental challenges, with rising carbon emissions set to double by 2030 due to energy-intensive AI applications, warns industry experts.