Net Zero stories
Rising power and water demand from AI data centres could wipe out some sustainability gains unless firms demand stricter vendor transparency.
Rising power constraints are pushing data centre developers to pair AI capacity with renewable energy and storage as demand surges.
It has cut operational emissions sharply, but the group still has a long way to go to hit its annual sustainability target.
The deal gives NTT DATA a way to offset hard-to-abate emissions as it presses ahead with net-zero targets for its data centres and offices.
Renter households in Italy are signing up fast to a solar bill-credit scheme, with Plenitude’s programme attracting more than 82,000 customers in 10 months.
Grid operators and communities are facing mounting pressure as AI-driven data centre demand strains ageing networks and slows approvals worldwide.
Rising AI storage demand is putting data-centre energy use under scrutiny as Western Digital reports progress on emissions, materials and recycling.
Rising AI workloads are forcing data centre operators to curb power and cooling costs as global electricity use heads towards 1,000 terawatt-hours.
Tax changes could curb early-stage investment even as the Federal Budget backs critical minerals, AI and renewable project delivery.
Rising scam losses in Singapore are pushing police tech investment, as the pair plan forensic and AI tools to speed investigations.
The programme aims to help greener building technologies win repeat work in Canada's USD $50 billion sustainable construction market.
The certification will help the Nottingham logistics firm signal lower-emission supply-chain work and ethical standards to customers and suppliers.
Recognition comes as more buyers scrutinise IT spending and waste, with Sumillion saying sustainable procurement can cut both costs and emissions.
Developers could cut weeks of waiting for early grid advice as rising connection demand strains Britain’s transmission network.
The telecoms group will cover about 5% of its electricity needs from a new Suffolk solar farm, easing exposure to market volatility.
Forecasts may overstate Australia’s data centre build-out unless early-stage projects secure finance, approvals and power connections.
Rising AI and cloud demand is straining power, water and planning systems as investors pour into Australia’s data centre sector.
Boards at Canadian technology firms face rising financial and regulatory pressure as extreme weather, AI power demand and disclosure rules intensify.
Toronto will gain 27MW of new capacity in mid-2026 as Yondr enters Canada with a campus designed to curb water use and meet green standards.
Homeowners can now get personalised retrofit advice and funding guidance as rising energy bills and weather risks boost demand for upgrades.
