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NZ civil construction sector faces downturn & confidence crisis
Fleet Management

NZ civil construction sector faces downturn & confidence crisis

The 2024 Construction Industry Survey reveals that New Zealand's civil construction sector faces declining confidence, with 64% citing a severe lack of work.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Wellington group launches AI politician to rebuild public trust
Artificial Intelligence

Wellington group launches AI politician to rebuild public trust

Parker is an AI politician designed to deliver fact-based, impartial decisions to rebuild trust in politics and combat disinformation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2024

Global Stories

Climate change stories

Investible backs DeCarice for hydrogen tech to cut emissions
Clean technologies

Investible backs DeCarice for hydrogen tech to cut emissions

Investible invests in DeCarice, supporting hydrogen tech that cuts carbon emissions by 85% in heavy-duty diesel engines, marking the Fund's 29th climate tech investment.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Legrand's Net Zero push offers both responsibility & opportunity
Power / Energy

Legrand's Net Zero push offers both responsibility & opportunity

Legrand Australia and New Zealand's CEO, Palash Nandy, says the company's Net Zero transition is both a responsibility and an opportunity for growth.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
Green technology market to hit USD $122.69 billion by 2032
Internet of Things

Green technology market to hit USD $122.69 billion by 2032

The green tech market is set to surge with a 22.4% CAGR from $16.25 billion in 2022 to $122.69 billion by 2032, driven by emerging regions and innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
Neustark raises $69 million to expand carbon removal efforts
Clean technologies

Neustark raises $69 million to expand carbon removal efforts

Swiss carbon removal firm neustark has secured $69 million from Decarbonization Partners and Blume Equity to scale up operations across the globe.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Dovetail partners with Siemens to design zero-emission aircraft
Unified Communications

Dovetail partners with Siemens to design zero-emission aircraft

Dovetail Electric Aviation selects Siemens Xcelerator to retrofit aircraft with zero-emission propulsion systems, aiming to cut emissions and operating costs by up to 40%.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
79% of APAC CEOs see sustainability as growth driver - Gartner
Data Analytics

79% of APAC CEOs see sustainability as growth driver - Gartner

A Gartner survey finds 79% of APAC CEOs see sustainability as key to 2024 growth, outpacing the 69% global average, highlighting its rising importance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
AI partnership revives Te Reo Māori in New Zealand media
Generative AI

AI partnership revives Te Reo Māori in New Zealand media

Microsoft and Straker launch an advanced translation tool to help preserve the language's vibrancy and cultural significance.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Climate change stories

Spend-based carbon emissions data can help drive business climate impact at scale
Supply Chain

Spend-based carbon emissions data can help drive business climate impact at scale

Spend-based carbon emissions data can drive impactful climate action by simplifying footprint measurements for businesses, facilitating targeted emission reductions.

By Brian Johnston and Tim Baynes • 7 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024
Climate tech firm creates digital twin for net-zero Stirling plan
Unified Communications

Climate tech firm creates digital twin for net-zero Stirling plan

Climate tech company IES has developed a digital twin for the Stirling and Clackmannanshire region to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045, reducing emissions by 98%.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
Engineering biology to disrupt UK industries – Capgemini report
Robotics

Engineering biology to disrupt UK industries – Capgemini report

A Capgemini report reveals engineering biology's disruptive reach beyond traditional sectors like healthcare and agriculture, impacting UK industries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024
The role of IoT in smart water management
Data Analytics

The role of IoT in smart water management

As UK weather patterns shift, smart IoT solutions offer new ways to tackle flooding and manage water systems, promising efficiency and innovation.

By Phil Beecher • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
Fugu raises Seed funding for CO2 capture with Investible lead
Supply Chain

Fugu raises Seed funding for CO2 capture with Investible lead

Australian startup Fugu secures seed funding led by Investible to develop solid direct air capture technology aimed at large-scale CO2 removal.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024
BSI launches international net zero standard development effort
Clean technologies

BSI launches international net zero standard development effort

BSI and ICONTEC have launched a major initiative to develop an international net zero standard by COP30, aiming to clarify the net zero transition and boost climate action.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2024
HPE reports progress towards net-zero target by 2040
Supply Chain

HPE reports progress towards net-zero target by 2040

Hewlett Packard Enterprise's 2023 Living Progress Report underscores its net-zero 2040 ambition, with strides in sustainability and ethics.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
ST Telemedia data centre in Tokyo achieves TIA-942-C certification
Hyperscale

ST Telemedia data centre in Tokyo achieves TIA-942-C certification

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres' first Japanese facility, STT Tokyo 1, has earned the TIA-942-C Design Certification, marking a global milestone in data centre standards.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024