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Five startups win ABB's challenge with AI energy solutions
Unified Communications

Five startups win ABB's challenge with AI energy solutions

Five startups from Switzerland, Dublin, Canada, and the UK win ABB's 2025 Startup Challenge, each receiving USD $30,000 to develop AI energy solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Equinix secures 30MW solar power deal in Japan with Trina
Hyperscale

Equinix secures 30MW solar power deal in Japan with Trina

Equinix has signed its inaugural renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement in Japan, securing 30 MW of capacity from a solar project in Hokkaido.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
Schneider Electric honours Pacific leaders in sustainability
Drones

Schneider Electric honours Pacific leaders in sustainability

Schneider Electric has unveiled the winners of its 2025 Pacific Sustainability Impact Awards, honouring leaders in renewable energy and water management.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025
Equinix launches SGD $500m green bond in Singapore debut
Hyperscale

Equinix launches SGD $500m green bond in Singapore debut

Equinix has successfully issued SGD $500 million in green bonds in Singapore, marking a significant move towards sustainability as it supports energy-efficient projects.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
Motion Ventures launches USD $100m maritime tech fund
Supply Chain

Motion Ventures launches USD $100m maritime tech fund

Motion Ventures has unveiled its largest maritime technology fund yet, pledging USD $100 million to foster innovation and sustainability in the maritime sector.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
Schneider Electric tops global sustainability ranking again
Software-as-a-Service

Schneider Electric tops global sustainability ranking again

Schneider Electric has secured top honours in Canalys' Global Sustainable Ecosystems Leadership Matrix for the second year running, highlighting its sustainability commitments.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Schneider Electric tops sustainability index for 2025
Power / Energy

Schneider Electric tops sustainability index for 2025

Schneider Electric has been named the World's Most Sustainable Corporation for 2025, becoming the first to achieve this prestigious title twice, according to Corporate Knights.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
James Cameron leads JLL's energy role in Asia Pacific
Digitalisation

James Cameron leads JLL's energy role in Asia Pacific

James Cameron has been appointed Head of Energy & Infrastructure for Asia Pacific at JLL, driving the firm's expansion in the region from Singapore.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025

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Verne swaps diesel for HVO at London data centre to cut CO2
Hyperscale

Verne swaps diesel for HVO at London data centre to cut CO2

Verne is cutting carbon emissions by up to 90% at its London data centre by switching backup generators from diesel to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO).

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Samp CEO urges industrial sector to adopt Shared Reality
Engineering

Samp CEO urges industrial sector to adopt Shared Reality

Samp's CEO, Laurent Bourgouin, is calling on the industrial sector to embrace Shared Reality, an innovative AI-driven 3D workspace to modernise operations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025
Gridsight secures $7.5m to drive global energy shift
Data Analytics

Gridsight secures $7.5m to drive global energy shift

Gridsight has secured $7.5 million in Series A funding to enhance its AI-powered software, aiding energy operators in navigating Australia's energy transition.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
UK firms find green tech opportunities in Asia-Pacific
Clean technologies

UK firms find green tech opportunities in Asia-Pacific

A new report reveals that Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan offer lucrative opportunities for UK firms in the sustainability technology sector as they tackle decarbonisation.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Allegro Energy unveils Australia's first flow battery
Power / Energy

Allegro Energy unveils Australia's first flow battery

Allegro Energy has launched Australia's first locally made microemulsion flow battery, marking a significant milestone in long-duration energy storage technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
Schneider Electric appoints new SVP for Europe division
Power / Energy

Schneider Electric appoints new SVP for Europe division

Schneider Electric has appointed Pablo Ruiz Escribano as Senior Vice President for its Secure Power and Data Centre Business in Europe, effective immediately.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Honeywell to launch Centre of Excellence for AI in Singapore
Internet of Things

Honeywell to launch Centre of Excellence for AI in Singapore

Honeywell is set to launch a Centre of Excellence in Singapore to deploy AI and machine learning, aiding decarbonisation efforts in Southeast Asia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
Eco-friendly polycarbonate sheets aid Data Centre construction
Supply Chain

Eco-friendly polycarbonate sheets aid Data Centre construction

Brett Martin has unveiled eco-friendly polycarbonate sheets, promising carbon savings of up to 97% for data centres, crucial for reducing embodied carbon.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Hexagon Purus enhances supply chain with IFS Cloud integration
Digital Transformation

Hexagon Purus enhances supply chain with IFS Cloud integration

Hexagon Purus has selected IFS Cloud to optimise its supply chain operations, enhancing efficiency and transparency as it expands its global footprint.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
SuperCluster ClimAccelerator launched to drive decarbonisation
Network Infrastructure

SuperCluster ClimAccelerator launched to drive decarbonisation

Cambridge Cleantech, Cambridge Consultants, and EIT Climate-KIC have unveiled the first SuperCluster ClimAccelerator to fast-track industrial decarbonisation startups.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025