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Australian businesses ramp up spending on energy shift

Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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Australian firms plan to lift energy-transition capex as tech, AI and renewables drive momentum, but green skills shortages loom.
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Liquium raises NZD $2m to boost cleaner ammonia output

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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agricultural technology
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power / energy
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clean technologies
Liquium secures over NZD$2m to scale green ammonia catalysts, promising major efficiency gains for fertiliser and clean fuel producers.
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Canon retains EcoVadis Platinum rating with higher score

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Canon retains EcoVadis Platinum status with an improved score of 89/100, keeping it among the top 1% of sustainability-rated firms.
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2150 closes second fund at EUR €210m for urban tech

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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smart cities
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clean technologies
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Urban tech investor 2150 closes second fund at EUR €210m, lifting total assets to EUR €500m to back climate-focused city technologies.
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AFRY expands BID3 as 'GPS for net-zero' wins ESG award

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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cartech
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clean technologies
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smart grids
AFRY's 'GPS for net-zero' power model BID3 grows users by 25% and wins a major ESG award as energy planners seek cleaner grids.
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Schneider Electric unveils AI-first Resource Advisor+

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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supply chain
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power / energy
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risk & compliance
Schneider Electric has launched Resource Advisor+, an AI-first platform unifying energy, emissions and supply chain data for smarter decarbonisation.
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osapiens raises USD $100m to reach unicorn status

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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risk & compliance
German sustainability software firm osapiens raises USD $100m Series C led by Decarbonization Partners, propelling it to unicorn status.
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Microsoft leads on nature in Europe's data centres

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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smart cities
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Microsoft tops rivals for weaving nature restoration into European data centres, but report warns sector lags as AI power demand surges.
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In 2026, AI is setting course for maritime competitiveness

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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robots
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data analytics
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digital transformation
AI is becoming shipping's co-pilot, reshaping how fleets are designed, built and run as maritime competitiveness enters a new digital era.
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Energy efficiency in buildings tops global priorities

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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physical security
Energy efficiency in buildings has surged to the top of global infrastructure agendas as organisations chase decarbonisation and lower costs.
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Solera unveils global circularity consortium for insurers

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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uc
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risk & compliance
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clean technologies
Solera launches a global circularity consortium to unite insurers and mobility players on shared decarbonisation and circular economy goals.
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Businesses deepen use of voluntary carbon credits

Mon, 15th Dec 2025
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supply chain
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power / energy
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risk & compliance
Businesses are ramping up voluntary carbon credit use as trust in market standards grows, despite ongoing policy and regulatory uncertainty.
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Siemens study sets new benchmark for smart lab ventilation

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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power / energy
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risk & compliance
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healthtech
Siemens' PEARL study finds smart, precisely controlled lab airflow boosts safety, slashes energy use and validates digital twin design.
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Equinix named global leader in data centre sustainability

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Equinix has been named a global leader in data centre sustainability by IDC MarketScape, praised for renewables, water and heat reuse.
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VIOOH sets new low for emissions in programmatic DOOH ads

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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supply chain
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power / energy
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clean technologies
VIOOH's programmatic digital out of home ads emit just 0.041g CO2e per impression, setting a new low and outperforming other programmatic channels.
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Digital technologies seen as vital for clean energy transition

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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financial systems
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power / energy
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ai
Over 70% of energy leaders see digital technologies as vital for clean energy, yet outdated grids and regulatory lags hinder progress, a global survey finds.
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Siemens report finds energy resilience now outranks climate goals

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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supply chain
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ai
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clean technologies
Siemens finds national energy resilience and independence now outrank climate goals for executives amid geopolitical risks and supply chain volatility.
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Asia-Pacific data centres urged to balance growth & green energy

Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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The Asia-Pacific Data Centre Association urges governments to adopt policies balancing rapid digital growth with green energy targets across the region.
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Rackspace cuts emissions by 10% & targets net zero by 2045

Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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Rackspace Technology cut emissions by 10% in a year and aims for net-zero carbon by 2045, backed by Science Based Targets initiative validation.
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Iron Mountain to digitise McLaren archives for global fan access

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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clean technologies
Iron Mountain will digitise McLaren Racing's historic archives, using AI to connect fans worldwide with its rich motorsport heritage from 1963 onwards.