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Equinix signs renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement in Singapore

2 weeks ago2 weeks ago4 mins

Data centre giant Equinix has signed a new renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Flo Energy Singapore, which will…

Tencent has outlined how it plans to address the rising energy demands associated with artificial intelligence, noting that AI workloads are increasing data-centre rack power demand by as much as tenfold.

Tencent turning to AI to improve efficiency across its operations

3 weeks ago2 weeks ago4 mins

Tencent has outlined how it plans to address the rising energy demands associated with artificial intelligence, noting that AI workloads…

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Almost all data centres in the US are located within or close to urban areas

4 weeks ago4 weeks ago4 mins

Some 97.5% of data centres in the United States are located either within or close to urban areas, challenging the…

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Europe’s automotive industry is missing out on billions due to its dependence on Asian batteries: Deloitte

1 month ago4 weeks ago4 mins

Europe’s automotive industry is missing out on more than €10 billion worth of profits due to its continued reliance on…

Continued heatwaves are putting data centres and other digital infrastructure 'under pressure', with such services requiring 'significantly more cooling capacity', new analysis from engineering consultancy Drees & Sommer has suggested.

Heatwaves putting data centres ‘under pressure’ due to increased cooling demands

1 month ago1 month ago4 mins

Continued heatwaves are putting data centres and other digital infrastructure ‘under pressure’, with such services requiring ‘significantly more cooling capacity’,…

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IBM’s Mark Kardos on how well-managed AI can help improve sustainability performance

2 months ago2 months ago9 mins

At the recent Consumer Goods Forum Global Summit in Vienna, IBM hosted a panel discussion exploring how retail and consumer…

Advancements in AI are making it possible for businesses to assess the financial impact of ESG investments in a fraction of the time previously required, according to a new article published by Harvard Business Review.

AI can make sustainability analysis more financially focused, say experts

2 months ago2 months ago5 mins

Advancements in AI are making it possible for businesses to assess the financial impact of ESG investments in a fraction…

A record $4.48 billion was raised by private operators in the global fusion industry in the 12 months to July 2026, new data from the Fusion Industry Association (FIA) has revealed.

Global fusion industry saw record investment last year

2 months ago2 months ago5 mins

A record $4.48 billion was raised by private operators in the global fusion industry in the 12 months to July…

Tech firm Lenovo has said that more than 90% of the electricity it uses across its global operations is now sourced from renewable energy, as it published its FY2025‑26 ESG Report.

More than 90% of electricity used by Lenovo globally now sourced from renewables

2 months ago2 months ago3 mins

Tech firm Lenovo has said that more than 90% of the electricity it uses across its global operations is now…

Daniel-Sascha Roth, Head of ESG – Sustainability Management at Volkswagen, talks to SustainabilityOnline about the role of technology in streamlining reporting.

Volkswagen AG’s Dr Daniel-Sascha Roth on the role of technology in streamlining reporting

2 months ago2 months ago10 mins

Dr Daniel-Sascha Roth has spent more than two decades with Volkswagen AG, holding a myriad of sustainability and environmental positions…