Telecommunications

A 'power-first' approach to investment and planning of data centre growth in the Asia Pacific region can spearhead cleaner, more resilient and more affordable energy systems, rather than being an environmental and infrastructural burden, a new report from Deloitte has suggested.

Data centre sector faces ‘significant sustainability challenges’

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The data centre sector faces ‘significant sustainability challenges’ that require ‘immediate strategic action’ to ensure long-term viability, a new whitepaper…

Spain's Ministry for Ecologic Transition and Demographic Challenge (MITECO) has launched a public consultation process that could pave the way for new sustainability and energy efficiency requirements to be placed on data centres.

Spain proposes stricter energy efficiency rules for data centres

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Spain‘s Ministry for Ecologic Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) has launched a public consultation process that could pave the…

Ruediger Hagedorn, Data-Driven Value Chain Director, The Consumer Goods Forum.

Smarter data use reshapes consumer goods companies’ profitability and sustainability

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Op-ed by Ruediger Hagedorn, Data-Driven Value Chain Director, The Consumer Goods Forum. In today’s ‘age of AI’, how companies use data…

A new study by PlanetPlay has revealed that fourth fifths (79%) of video game enthusiasts that played games with environmental content have made at least one positive lifestyle change as a result.

Can video games influence consumer sustainability habits?

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A new study by PlanetPlay has revealed that fourth fifths (79%) of video game enthusiasts that played games with environmental…

Some 64% of consumers that purchase second hand clothes online are motivated by the ability to 'save money and get better deals', a new report by fast fashion operator SHEIN has found.

Two thirds of shoppers that purchase second-hand clothes online do so to save money

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Some 64% of consumers that purchase second hand clothes online are motivated by the ability to ‘save money and get…

A new report by Liberty Global and EY examines how the telecommunications sector is strategically leveraging AI solutions to accelerate sustainability efforts.

8 ways to maximise the sustainability of AI in the telecommunications sector

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A new report by Liberty Global and EY examines how the telecommunications sector is strategically leveraging AI solutions to accelerate…

The UK government has announced plans to ensure that online marketplaces 'pay their fair share' in covering the cost of recycling electrical waste.

Online marketplaces to ‘pay their fair share’ for electrical waste, says UK

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The UK government has announced plans to ensure that online marketplaces ‘pay their fair share’ in covering the cost of…

Car sharing and second-hand phones ‘not as environmental as they seem’

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A new study by Leiden University has claimed that car sharing and the use of second-hand phones doesn’t have as…

Younger consumers are more attuned to sustainability benefits

Sustainability plays a key role in helping retailers connect with Gen Z and Gen Alpha consumers

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Retailers should emphasise their sustainability credentials to better appeal to Gen Z and Gen Alpha consumers, a new report by…