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LG Australia appoints Virender Rana to boost HVAC growth
DevOps

LG Australia appoints Virender Rana to boost HVAC growth

LG Electronics Australia has appointed Virender Rana as Head of Business Air Solutions, aiming to double revenue and enhance its HVAC workforce by 33%.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2024
Automation: An opportunity for Australia's clean energy future
Supply Chain

Automation: An opportunity for Australia's clean energy future

Australia's government momentum for a clean energy future hinges on AI-powered automation, promising efficiency and sustainability despite significant challenges.

By Yelena Galstian • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
Identity Digital plants 25,000 trees with Trillion Trees
Clean technologies

Identity Digital plants 25,000 trees with Trillion Trees

Identity Digital has teamed up with Trillion Trees to plant 25,000 trees in Australia over the next four years, aiming to offset carbon emissions and boost biodiversity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
DAS launches geospatial crop insurance solution in Australia
Artificial Intelligence

DAS launches geospatial crop insurance solution in Australia

DAS has launched a geospatial crop insurance solution in Australia, tackling a USD $113 billion crop protection gap and enhancing policy accuracy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
Study reveals gaps in ASX firms' e-waste reporting
Clean technologies

Study reveals gaps in ASX firms' e-waste reporting

Research by Sircel reveals just 19% of top Australian firms report e-waste in sustainability reports, despite it being the world's fastest-growing waste stream.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
DAS uses AI to reveal varying Australian crop yields
Agricultural Technology

DAS uses AI to reveal varying Australian crop yields

DAS unveils detailed regional crop growth data using satellite tech and AI, spotlighting sharp disparities in Australia's winter crop yields amid climate uncertainties.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024

Global Stories

Climate change stories

Westcon-Comstor shifts to 42% renewable energy in 2023
Supply Chain

Westcon-Comstor shifts to 42% renewable energy in 2023

Westcon-Comstor has increased its renewable electricity usage to 42% and aims for full transition by 2030, as detailed in its annual report.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Logicalis wins Cisco Global Sustainability award again
Partner Programmes

Logicalis wins Cisco Global Sustainability award again

Logicalis has been named Cisco's Global Sustainability Partner of the Year for the second consecutive time, lauded for its commitment to eco-friendly practices.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
Australia leads in water security amidst global challenges
Clean technologies

Australia leads in water security amidst global challenges

Australia is emerging as a leader in water security, improving its ratings despite global challenges, according to a recent study by BSI and Waterwise.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
Cybersecurity tops risks for TMT sectors in 2024 report
Supply Chain

Cybersecurity tops risks for TMT sectors in 2024 report

A new WTW report reveals that 51% of media and telecoms firms cite cybersecurity as a top concern, amid rising AI-related threats and regulatory pressures.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Zilinka Jiang awarded Actuaries Institute AI scholarship
Unified Communications

Zilinka Jiang awarded Actuaries Institute AI scholarship

Zilinka Jiang has been awarded the 2024 Actuaries Institute Women Leaders in AI/Data Science Scholarship, enabling her to enhance leadership skills at Stanford.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
GE Vernova unveils first sustainability report, highlights gains
Supply Chain

GE Vernova unveils first sustainability report, highlights gains

GE Vernova's first Sustainability Report reveals 2023 milestones, including 29 GW new generating capacity, 20 million tons of CO₂ avoided, and 39% emission cuts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
Climate X report: most top banks fail climate adaptation tests
Application Performance Monitoring

Climate X report: most top banks fail climate adaptation tests

Climate X's report reveals that most major banks are ill-prepared for climate risks, with only 7 of 50 meeting over half the criteria.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Climate change stories

Verne partners with Neste for renewable diesel in Finland
Hyperscale

Verne partners with Neste for renewable diesel in Finland

Verne has partnered with Neste to use renewable diesel at its Finnish data centres, aiming to reduce emissions by around 90% compared to fossil diesel.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Tandem Bank expands with Cogo on carbon management app
Fintech

Tandem Bank expands with Cogo on carbon management app

Cogo and Tandem Bank are deepening their partnership to introduce a carbon management feature in Tandem's banking app, promoting greener consumer choices.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Flotilla introduces new tech to aid SMEs in sustainability drive
Digital Transformation

Flotilla introduces new tech to aid SMEs in sustainability drive

Flotilla launches new tech solution suite to aid SMEs in sustainable transformation, focusing on efficient scope 3 carbon data collection and ESG compliance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
UK CEOs optimistic on growth, shift to proactive deal strategies
Artificial Intelligence

UK CEOs optimistic on growth, shift to proactive deal strategies

UK CEOs are growing optimistic and shifting towards proactive deals. Investment in tech and strategic transactions are key.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024