Jasmin Jessen

1 week ago | sustainabilitymag.com | Jasmin Jessen

A report from Seagate Technology shows a disconnect between the sustainability ambitions of organisations and their actual procurement practices. As data centres grapple with the environmental ramifications of AI-driven growth, this gap becomes increasingly pronounced. The study indicates that while 96.7% of UK businesses acknowledge the environmental impact of data storage, a mere 6.7% consider low environmental impact as a primary factor in their purchasing decisions.

1 week ago | sustainabilitymag.com | Jasmin Jessen

The EU Omnibus Package has caused waves in sustainability with the clock currently stopped on the CSRD and CSDDD. These regulations have been in the pipeline for years, and sudden changes have caused turbulence in businesses that were preparing to report under these directives.

1 week ago | sustainabilitymag.com | Jasmin Jessen

As global digital demand continues to increase, energy and emissions reduction is vital as the data centre industry continues to tackle its growing environmental impact. atNorth has initiated a partnership with the Finnish retail conglomerate Kesko Corporation centred around sustainability. The collaboration will see waste heat from atNorth’s FIN02 data centre in Espoo repurposed to heat a nearby Kesko store.

1 week ago | energydigital.com | Jasmin Jessen

AI is rapidly reshaping industries, offering advancements in efficiency and technology, yet it also introduces new challenges regarding sustainability. Google’s report titled "The AI Opportunity for Europe’s Climate Goals - a Policy Roadmap" explores how this tech can be supported to become a force for good. While renowned for its environmental commitments, the tech giant faces scrutiny for the expanding environmental footprint of its AI initiatives.

1 week ago | sustainabilitymag.com | Jasmin Jessen

From offices to homes and gyms, much of daily life in the modern world revolves around buildings. The buildings sector accounts for 37% of global energy-related emissions, so changes in this area could make a big difference to businesses’ environmental footprint. Regulations around the world are mandating greener buildings, and the Real Estate Board of New York estimates that around 3,700 properties in the city may face building non-compliance charges of up to US$200m annually.