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Off-highway vehicles shift to electric power as batteries improve

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Electric off-highway vehicles gain traction in construction, farming and mining as better batteries and digital tools challenge diesel's grip.
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Heat networks urged for high-rise homes by Power On

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Power On backs heat networks as the practical low-carbon answer for tower blocks, saying they can cut grid demand and save developers money.
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Endeavour's Pact to power AI data centres with hydrogen

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Endeavour unveils Pact methane-cracking system to supply 24/7 low-carbon hydrogen power and graphite for soaring AI data centre demand.
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Schneider Electric tops global sustainability rankings

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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Schneider Electric tops 2025 global ESG rankings with best-in-class scores from World Benchmarking Alliance, EcoVadis, CDP and MSCI.
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OMS orders two Ulstein cable ships to meet demand

Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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OMS orders two Ulstein-designed cable ships for 2028 delivery, boosting its GREAT-Class fleet and targeting lower-emission installations.
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SMA backs AEMO plan, touts grid-forming inverters

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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SMA backs AEMO's 2025 transition plan, saying grid-forming inverters are vital to keep Australia's renewables-heavy power system stable.
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Equinix named global leader in data centre sustainability

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Equinix has been named a global leader in data centre sustainability by IDC MarketScape, praised for renewables, water and heat reuse.
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Ramboll report offers roadmap to net zero data centres globally

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Ramboll's new report maps out practical steps for global data centres to achieve net zero carbon, addressing growing environmental and circularity challenges.
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ADMARES uses Siemens Xcelerator to drive smart, green homes

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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ADMARES uses Siemens Xcelerator to mass-produce smart, eco-friendly homes, cutting emissions by 75% and waste by 80% with automated modular design.
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Hitachi Vantara details gains in energy efficiency & carbon cuts

Fri, 9th May 2025
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Hitachi Vantara's FY2024 Sustainability Report details strides in energy efficiency, carbon reduction and eco-friendly business practices across its global operations.
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Blue Connections IT celebrates second year of carbon neutrality

Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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Blue Connections IT marks its second consecutive year of carbon neutrality, showcasing sustainable practices in partnership with Schneider Electric.
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Apple's new Mac mini: M4 power, carbon neutral tech

Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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Apple has unveiled a redesigned Mac mini, featuring M4 chips, enhanced performance, and becoming the first carbon-neutral device from the tech giant.
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Pathzero number one in global carbon emissions data

Thu, 30th May 2024
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Australian start-up Pathzero has become the world's largest private markets carbon emissions data network, covering USD $3.5 trillion in assets.
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Xero & Sumday partnership empowers global carbon accounting

Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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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.
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Sophie Graham named as IFS's global Chief Sustainability Officer

Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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IFS bolsters commitment to Environmental, Social, Governance agenda with appointment of Sophie Graham as new global Chief Sustainability Officer.
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Shippit partners Parcelrun to launch a zero-emission program

Fri, 13th Oct 2023
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The pilot program will test e-bikes from a range of partners, including Dutch Cargo, Zoomo, Lime, and Lug+Carrie.
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Prospa accelerates its environmental action plan with Trace

Wed, 28th Jun 2023
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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.
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PALO IT launches tracker to help companies curb emissions

Tue, 20th Jun 2023
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Global Tech innovation consultancy PALO IT launches its Impact Tracker platform, designed for organisations to assess their carbon footprint.
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Avanade's Green IT Enabler to supercharge sustainability

Tue, 20th Jun 2023
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Avanade launches Avanade Green IT Enabler, a sustainability service that helps organisations automate monitoring and reduce their carbon impact.
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Australian sustainability efforts stall amid data challenges

Tue, 6th Jun 2023
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A new global report found 62% of Australian businesses prioritize sustainability and have plans for carbon neutrality; however, the issue is far more complex.