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1 day ago | 
technologymagazine.com | James Darley
Virgin Media O2, one of the UK's largest telco providers, has revealed a startling problem laying largely unseen. The issue? Around 12 million business devices are currently idle across the country. To tackle the prevalent issue of e-waste, the company has launched its O2 Recycle for Business programme. So far, the initiative has stopped 45,000 devices from becoming waste, whilst its broader sister initiative O2 Recycle has processed around 3.8 million devices since its launch in 2009.
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1 day ago | 
technologymagazine.com | James Darley
AI is often touted as the technology that could solve the climate crisis, yet, as it expands, so does its carbon footprint. Google, Meta and Microsoft have all failed to keep track with net zero goals because of investments in AI and the emissions associated with running its associated technology. This includes supercomputers, data centres and cooling systems.
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1 day ago | 
sustainabilitymag.com | James Darley
The Great British Energy Bill has passed through Parliament, officially establishing Britain's new publicly-owned energy company. The company was first announced shortly after the Labour government took office in July 2024, with an aim of accelerating the nation's clean power transition. Great British Energy will receive huge financial backing from the government totalling £8.3bn (US$10.4bn). This money will, in part, go towards investments in clean power projects across the UK.
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2 days ago | 
sustainabilitymag.com | James Darley
Deliveroo and GAIL's Bakery have announced a new collaboration with Sheffield Hallam University aimed at developing sustainable packaging solutions for hot drink deliveries. The partnership forms part of Deliveroo's returning Sustainable Packaging Challenge, which this year focuses specifically on creating an environmentally-friendly coffee cup.
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2 days ago | 
sustainabilitymag.com | James Darley
German automotive giant Porsche has been investing in an electric future for years now. The EV revolution does not just involve designing new car models, though. To get the wheels in motion, the entire ecosystem of the sector has to be overhauled. A lot of that is down to establishing a wide and reliable charging network which allows drivers to travel anywhere free from range anxiety.
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2 days ago | 
sustainabilitymag.com | James Darley
The data centre sector is one of the fastest growing in the world economy today. According to McKinsey, the demand for AI-ready data centres will grow by 33% each year, from 2023-2030, with its carbon footprint growing in lock step. What's more, data centres are very energy intensive pieces of technology. The computational power required to support the demands of the internet and AI is huge and this energy naturally produces heat as a by-product.
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3 days ago | 
sustainabilitymag.com | James Darley
Leading data centre provider Polar DC has partnered with Vertiv, a company renowned for critical digital infrastructure, to spearhead a more sustainable future with their first AI-ready data centre in Norway. This collaboration is a testament to the shift towards greener and more efficient technological infrastructures in the data centre industry.
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3 days ago | 
sustainabilitymag.com | James Darley
The world's first large-scale commercial e-methanol facility has officially begun operations in southern Denmark, marking a significant milestone in the renewable energy landscape. Located in Aabenraa, the Kassø e-methanol facility will supply 42,000 tonnes of e-methanol annually to industry leaders seeking to decarbonise their operations. The facility is a joint venture between European Energy A/S, which holds a 51% stake, and Japanese trading company Mitsui & Co, which owns the remaining 49%.
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4 days ago | 
sustainabilitymag.com | James Darley
Carlsberg Sweden has announced a significant expansion of its electric transport operations. The Swedish arm of the Danish brewing giant is set to scale up its partnership with freight technology company Einride in 2025. This collaboration will see electric vehicles handling up to 40% of Carlsberg Sweden's transport requirements across southern and western Sweden. The company is set to deploy eleven electric trucks with trailers this year.
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4 days ago | 
sustainabilitymag.com | James Darley
Climate consulting is a bigger and more valuable sector than it ever has been, with companies all over the world seeking the expertise and assistance of sustainability practitioners as the race to net zero heats up. EcoAct is one such consultancy. Its credentials were so impressive that Schneider Electric, one of the world’s most sustainable businesses, came in to acquire the firm in 2023.
