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Voltai raises CAD $1.83M to harness wave energy from ships

Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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Voltai has secured CAD $1.83 million to develop electrostatic generators converting wave energy into electricity for greener shipping solutions.
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IES appoints Christine Mullin as first external Chief Executive

Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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Glasgow climate tech firm IES appoints Christine Mullin as its first external CEO, aiming to expand globally and drive building decarbonisation efforts.
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Rising violence prompts firms to boost executive security spend

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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A surge in violence threats against executives is driving global firms and investors to boost spending on physical security amid rising business risks.
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Ramboll sets roadmap for net zero & sustainable data centres

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Ramboll outlines a strategic roadmap to achieve net zero carbon and boost sustainability in global data centres amid rising energy demand from AI growth.
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Ramboll report offers roadmap to net zero data centres globally

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Ramboll's new report maps out practical steps for global data centres to achieve net zero carbon, addressing growing environmental and circularity challenges.
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Canada invests CAD $28.7M in AI training for energy jobs

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Canada commits to train 5,000 energy workers in AI skills and boost computing resources for AI research, advancing clean energy jobs.
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AI use in product design key to lowering environmental impact

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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A report by Tech Mahindra and MIT highlights that 80% of a product's environmental impact is set at design, urging AI adoption for sustainable development.
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British Columbia secures CAD $22.7M boost for EV charging

Sat, 30th Aug 2025
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British Columbia will receive USD $22.7 million in federal funds to install over 480 EV chargers, boosting infrastructure across key locations in the province.
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Moovit & Greenlines introduce carbon credits for low-emission commutes

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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Greenlines' Mobility Carbon Engine helps Moovit record and generate carbon credits for low-emission commutes, aiding emission cuts and sustainable travel.
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EnterpriseDB platform cuts datacentre emissions by up to 87%

Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
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EnterpriseDB's AI platform helps datacentres slash carbon emissions by up to 87% and energy use by 81%, cutting costs while maintaining performance.
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Deep Sky launches North America's first DAC carbon capture facility

Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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Canadian firms Deep Sky and Skyrenu achieve North America's first underground carbon storage via direct air capture at Innisfail, Alberta facility.
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Disruptive tech delivers mixed results for environmental sustainability

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Forrester's report reveals that disruptive tech like AI and IoT aid environmental goals but also pose risks such as higher energy use and electronic waste by 2025.
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Alibaba DAMO Academy partners to drive AI in health, climate

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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Alibaba DAMO Academy partners with the International Telecommunication Union to advance global AI solutions in health, climate, and science through joint initiatives.
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Cooling the cloud, conserving Canada's water at data centres

Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
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Canada is innovating cloud cooling technologies to significantly reduce water usage, aiming to conserve precious resources amid growing demand.
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Climate risks threaten 27% of global data centres by 2050

Sat, 12th Jul 2025
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Climate change threats could place 27% of global data centres at high or moderate risk by 2050, raising insurance costs and risking digital infrastructure.
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LG accelerates emissions cuts, recycling ahead of 2030 goals

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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LG Electronics advances towards its 2030 sustainability goals, cutting emissions and boosting recycling, as detailed in its 2024-2025 Sustainability Report.
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Canada invests $21.5 million in carbon capture projects

Sat, 5th Jul 2025
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The announcement comes as Canada invests in cutting emissions and boosting clean energy jobs before its 2050 net-zero carbon goal.
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FourTwoThree unveils global SME climate data platform with bank support

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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FourTwoThree launches a global SME climate data platform supported by NatWest, NAB and SC Ventures to aid net zero transitions across supply chains.
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AVEVA's 2024 report details software's role in emission cuts

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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AVEVA's 2024 Sustainability Report highlights a 93% cut in emissions and details software's key role in helping industries reduce their environmental impact.
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EcoOnline acquires D4H to strengthen crisis management platform

Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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EcoOnline has acquired crisis management software provider D4H to enhance its platform, integrating crisis readiness with its EHS and ESG solutions.