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Unwanted Christmas gifts in Australia to hit USD $1bn
Unified Communications

Unwanted Christmas gifts in Australia to hit USD $1bn

The Australia Institute believes unwanted Christmas gifts in 2024 could lead to waste valued at USD $1 billion, affecting nearly 27% of Australians.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Jan 2025
VoltX Energy expands with AUD $40m battery deal in Australia
Clean technologies

VoltX Energy expands with AUD $40m battery deal in Australia

VoltX Energy will expand into Queensland and South Australia with a AUD $40 million deal for 10,000 solar battery units to meet rising demand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Dec 2024
Ofload wins Deloitte award for carbon analytics platform
Supply Chain

Ofload wins Deloitte award for carbon analytics platform

Ofload has won the Deloitte Climate and Sustainability Award for its innovative Carbon Analytics Platform, supporting sustainability in the freight industry.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Global Stories

Carbon footprint stories

SAP Concur reveals 2025 predictions for T&E management
Digital Transformation

SAP Concur reveals 2025 predictions for T&E management

SAP Concur predicts major shifts in travel and expense management by 2025, highlighting investment in AI, compliance tools, and user experience improvements.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
SAP Concur reveals business travel trends for 2025
Data Protection

SAP Concur reveals business travel trends for 2025

SAP Concur's 2025 travel predictions highlight the rise of digital investment and changing employee expectations as business travel volumes surge again.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Navigating the future of AI: Enhancing trust and transparency in business practices
Data Protection

Navigating the future of AI: Enhancing trust and transparency in business practices

As AI permeates all aspects of life, trust and transparency in its use become critical, necessitating new strategies for effective business practices.

By Alyssa Blackburn • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
MIT & Mecalux partner on AI project to transform logistics
Supply Chain

MIT & Mecalux partner on AI project to transform logistics

MIT and Mecalux are launching a five-year project to enhance logistics using self-learning AI, aiming to transform industry decision-making and efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
TeamViewer unveils Smart Service to aid manufacturers
Digital Transformation

TeamViewer unveils Smart Service to aid manufacturers

TeamViewer unveils its Smart Service solution to help manufacturers tackle challenges like unplanned downtime and workforce shortages, aiming for efficiency.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024
TeamViewer unveils Smart Service for manufacturing aid
Agricultural Technology

TeamViewer unveils Smart Service for manufacturing aid

TeamViewer has launched Smart Service, a solution to help manufacturers overcome downtime challenges, leveraging remote access and AR support.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
How will ESG become a scoring mechanism for procurement departments?
Supply Chain

How will ESG become a scoring mechanism for procurement departments?

Procurement departments are increasingly integrating ESG factors into supplier selection, with 66% of leaders seeing it as crucial for future strategies.

By Brynn Beetge • 5 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
OVHcloud's emission targets approved under Paris Agreement
Clean technologies

OVHcloud's emission targets approved under Paris Agreement

OVHcloud has secured approval for its greenhouse gas reduction targets, reinforcing its commitment to the Paris Agreement ahead of the 2030 deadline.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Matrak enhances sustainability with CBME partnership
Supply Chain

Matrak enhances sustainability with CBME partnership

Matrak has partnered with the China Building Material Exhibition/Trade Centre to boost supply chain transparency and sustainability for Australian builders.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
TRST01 seeks USD $10 million for expansion in ESG tech
Supply Chain

TRST01 seeks USD $10 million for expansion in ESG tech

TRST01 is seeking to raise USD $10 million in Series A funding to expand its sustainable tech operations amid rising global demand for ESG compliance solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Navigating the supply chain for Scope 3 emissions
Supply Chain

Navigating the supply chain for Scope 3 emissions

With data centres shifting to renewables, Scope 3 emissions now represent the largest GHG contributor, posing significant reporting and management challenges.

By Joe Craparotta • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Carbon footprint stories

Equinix & NUS to launch sustainable data centre hub
EduTech

Equinix & NUS to launch sustainable data centre hub

Equinix and the National University of Singapore are launching a Co-Innovation Facility in Singapore to develop sustainable solutions for data centres.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Tokyo scientists enhance Ising machines for efficiency
Hyperscale

Tokyo scientists enhance Ising machines for efficiency

Researchers at Tokyo University of Science have unveiled a matrix-folding method that enhances the scalability of Ising machines, boosting optimisation efficiency.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
UK businesses lag behind in adopting circular economy model
EduTech

UK businesses lag behind in adopting circular economy model

Only 25% of UK firms have embraced circular economy practices, risking higher costs and lower competitiveness amid sustainability challenges, research reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024