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The rapid expansion of data centres in Ireland is driving up household electricity bills and deepening the country's dependence on fossil fuels,

A third of US data centres could be off-grid by 2030, study suggests

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A third of data centres operating in the United States could be fully self-sufficient in their energy needs by the…

Online platform Kinset was founded three years ago to assist businesses in the fashion industry with streamlining their sustainability data management.

Kinset’s Katie O’Riordan on how fashion brands can stay compliant with sustainability standards

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Online platform Kinset was founded three years ago to assist businesses in the fashion industry with streamlining their sustainability data…

Global chief executives plan to expand investment in artificial intelligence solutions, despite 83% of them recognising the environmental cost associated with rapid AI scaling, a new survey by NTT, Inc. and WSJ Intelligence has found.

Global CEOs eager to invest in AI despite environmental concerns

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Global chief executives plan to expand investment in artificial intelligence solutions, despite 83% of them recognising the environmental cost associated…

osapiens, a developer of enterprise software to assist companies with managing sustainability and regulatory compliance, has secured $100 million in Series C financing, a deal that values the company at more than $1 billion.

osapiens secures $100 million in Series C financing

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osapiens, a developer of enterprise software to assist companies with managing sustainability and regulatory compliance, has secured $100 million in…

eBay has unveiled its first Climate Transition Plan, which sets out how the online platform will seek to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045.

eBay sets out target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2045

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eBay has unveiled its first Climate Transition Plan, which sets out how the online platform will seek to achieve net-zero…

Sopht’s Jérémie Veg on ‘making the invisible visible’ when it comes to IT sustainability

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Finding the balance between rapidly advancing digital technology capabilities and ensuring sustainability requirements are met can be a headache for…

Škoda Auto’s Michal Kadera on Europe’s shift to electromobility

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Škoda Auto has been a driving force in electric vehicle adoption across Europe for several years now. As of the first…

Home appliance firm Beko has secured a €100 million sustainability-linked loan from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), which will support the company's commitment to 'integrating sustainability across its value chain and driving innovation in energy-efficient technologies', it said in a statement.

Beko secures €100m loan to bolster innovation in energy efficiency

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Home appliance firm Beko has secured a €100 million sustainability-linked loan from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), which will support…

Cloud services provider Cloudflare has published its fifth annual Impact Report, in which the company announced it had achieved its key emissions reduction commitments.

Cloudflare announces emissions reduction milestone in Impact Report

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Cloud services provider Cloudflare has published its fifth annual Impact Report, in which the company announced it had achieved its…

Just 13% of sustainability leaders say that environmental impact is a 'major consideration' in their companies' responsible AI strategies, according to a new report by The Conference Board.

Environmental impact a low priority in many US firms’ AI strategies

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Just 13% of sustainability leaders say that environmental impact is a ‘major consideration’ in their companies’ responsible AI strategies, according…