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Fintech in 2025: AI & sustainable finance to lead change
Fintech

Fintech in 2025: AI & sustainable finance to lead change

The fintech industry is gearing up for major transformations in 2025, driven by sustainable finance and AI trends, say leaders from Bruc Bond and Stripe ANZ.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Why Australian companies need to reconsider their net zero plans in 2025
Clean technologies

Why Australian companies need to reconsider their net zero plans in 2025

As over 66% of ASX200 companies commit to net zero by 2023, a recent analysis reveals fewer than 4% have credible plans to realise these targets.

By Shana Gallagher • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2024
Standards Australia to launch universal data protocol
Clean technologies

Standards Australia to launch universal data protocol

Standards Australia and the International Code Council unveil a Universal Data Protocol to boost climate data transparency in the built environment sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Kiwi firm Orb360 enters Australian market via India model
Blockchain

Kiwi firm Orb360 enters Australian market via India model

New Zealand firm Orb360 is set to enter the Australian market, employing a unique model that pairs Kiwi accountants with counterparts in India.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

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Climate change stories

Databricks secures USD $10bn funding, USD $5.25bn credit
Data Analytics

Databricks secures USD $10bn funding, USD $5.25bn credit

Databricks has secured USD $10 billion in Series J funding and a USD $5.25 billion credit facility to enhance its AI capabilities and global reach.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Closing the gap between intention and action regarding ESG
Partner Programmes

Closing the gap between intention and action regarding ESG

Australian businesses are increasingly keen to integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices into procurement, yet face implementation challenges.

By Brynn Beetge • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
How will ESG become a scoring mechanism for procurement departments?
Supply Chain

How will ESG become a scoring mechanism for procurement departments?

Procurement departments are increasingly integrating ESG factors into supplier selection, with 66% of leaders seeing it as crucial for future strategies.

By Brynn Beetge • 5 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
OVHcloud's emission targets approved under Paris Agreement
Clean technologies

OVHcloud's emission targets approved under Paris Agreement

OVHcloud has secured approval for its greenhouse gas reduction targets, reinforcing its commitment to the Paris Agreement ahead of the 2030 deadline.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
IoT tech combats UK's costly water leakage crisis
Internet of Things

IoT tech combats UK's costly water leakage crisis

IoT technology is emerging as a key solution to combat the UK's water leakage crisis, which saw over 1 trillion litres lost last year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
TRST01 seeks USD $10 million for expansion in ESG tech
Supply Chain

TRST01 seeks USD $10 million for expansion in ESG tech

TRST01 is seeking to raise USD $10 million in Series A funding to expand its sustainable tech operations amid rising global demand for ESG compliance solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
El Capitan: world's fastest exascale supercomputer debuts
Artificial Intelligence

El Capitan: world's fastest exascale supercomputer debuts

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has delivered El Capitan, the world's fastest exascale supercomputer, to the US Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore Laboratory.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Climate change stories

New AI-ready data centre campuses planned in Extremadura
Generative AI

New AI-ready data centre campuses planned in Extremadura

MERLIN Properties and Edged Energy have announced plans for two AI-ready data centre campuses in Extremadura, aiming for carbon neutrality and 1GW capacity each.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Canada invests CAD $11 million in clean fuel projects
Supply Chain

Canada invests CAD $11 million in clean fuel projects

Marcus Powlowski has unveiled over CAD $11 million in funding for Canadian projects focused on advancing clean and alternative fuel technologies.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
TechWorks unveils strategy to boost UK semiconductor sector
Semiconductors

TechWorks unveils strategy to boost UK semiconductor sector

TechWorks has unveiled a strategic report aimed at revitalising the UK semiconductor industry, targeting USD $100 billion in value over ten years.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024
Study reveals NZ MPs' carbon emissions from air travel
Marketing Technologies

Study reveals NZ MPs' carbon emissions from air travel

A study by Pure SEO highlights MPs in New Zealand may underreport carbon emissions from air travel, raising concerns over accountability and data tracking.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024
2degrees first in NZ telco to secure SBTi net zero target
Cartech

2degrees first in NZ telco to secure SBTi net zero target

2degrees has become the first New Zealand telco to secure validation for its Net Zero by 2040 target from the Science Based Target initiative.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Normative launches new CSRD solution with CEO appointment
Supply Chain

Normative launches new CSRD solution with CEO appointment

Normative has launched a new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive offering, responding to rising demands for expert ESG reporting guidance as Sebastien Blanc becomes CEO.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024