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Sustainability stories - Page 15

Sustainablilty in the tech sphere can also be described as Green IT and involves the use, distribution and creation of IT technology that has positive impacts on the environment. With close links to ESG, organisations need an informed strategy, engaged employees and positive leadership to achieve successful and sustainable outcomes.

Sustainable tech also involves reducing the negative impacts of manufacturing, use, and end-of-life handling, both of which relate to physical hardware and software.
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ADMARES uses Siemens Xcelerator to drive smart, green homes

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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ADMARES uses Siemens Xcelerator to mass-produce smart, eco-friendly homes, cutting emissions by 75% and waste by 80% with automated modular design.
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Carbn's management buyout to drive growth in green mobility

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Carbn has gone fully private in a management buyout, aiming to expand its green mobility services for businesses and government clients across New Zealand.
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Samsung offers free Auckland drive-through e-waste collections

Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
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Samsung Electronics New Zealand will host two free drive-through e-waste collections in Auckland this October to encourage responsible disposal of old electronics.
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Earth Sciences NZ unveils AI supercomputer to boost climate resilience

Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
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Earth Sciences New Zealand launches Cascade, an HPE AI supercomputer boosting weather forecasting with triple computational power and green tech for climate resilience.
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Blue Yonder unveils AI-driven upgrades for resilient logistics

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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Blue Yonder launches AI-enhanced Transportation Management system to boost supply chain resilience, efficiency and sustainability amid rising operational pressures.
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OVHcloud named 'Star' as Asia blockchain sector hits USD $57bn

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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OVHcloud was named a 'Star' for the second year as Asia's blockchain sector nears USD $57bn, boosted by Singapore's rapid market growth and strong infrastructure.
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Geotab reaches 5 million global vehicle subscriptions milestone

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Geotab has surpassed 5 million connected vehicle subscriptions worldwide, highlighting rapid growth in fleet management through data analytics and AI technology.
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Stricter returns policies deter two-thirds of global shoppers

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Stricter returns policies deter 66% of global shoppers, with Millennials and Gen Z most likely to avoid retailers who enforce tighter rules, Blue Yonder survey finds.
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Apple unveils AirPods Pro 3 with heart sensor & live translation

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Apple launches AirPods Pro 3 at AUD $429, featuring advanced noise cancellation, heart rate sensor, and live translation across multiple languages.
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Workiva unveils agentic AI & automation to boost CFO efficiency

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Workiva launches new agentic AI features to automate finance and governance tasks, helping CFOs improve efficiency amid regulatory and economic challenges.
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Apple Watch Series 11 adds hypertension alerts, longer life

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Apple Watch Series 11 adds hypertension alerts and sleep scoring, with longer battery life and enhanced durability starting at NZD $749.
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Meridian Energy upgrades finance with unified Oracle Fusion Cloud

Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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Meridian Energy modernises finance ops with DXC's unified Oracle Fusion Cloud, enhancing efficiency and supporting New Zealand's renewable energy goals.
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Hisense wins nine IFA awards & extends FIFA World Cup tie-up

Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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Hisense secured nine IFA Innovation Awards 2025 across home entertainment, appliances, and design, while extending its FIFA World Cup sponsorship to 2026.
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Xampla secures $14 million to scale plant-based plastic alternatives

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Xampla has raised $14 million to scale its plant-based Morro materials, aiming to replace over 10 billion single-use plastic items within five years.
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AWS launches NZD $7.5 billion cloud region to boost Kiwi tech

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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AWS launches a NZD $7.5 billion cloud region in New Zealand, creating 1,000 jobs and boosting the country's GDP by NZD $10.8 billion.
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New Zealand on track to power every home with solar by 2032

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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New Zealand is set to generate enough solar power to supply every home by 2032, with installed capacity more than doubling in two years.
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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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Ecommpay brings real-time climate action to payment checkout

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Ecommpay integrates ekko's real-time carbon tracking and offsetting into its Hosted Payment Page, enabling eco-friendly checkout options for online shoppers.
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FourKites unveils 2025 Premier Carrier List for supply chains

Mon, 1st Sep 2025
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FourKites reveals its 2025 Premier Carrier List recognising global carriers excelling in real-time tracking and operational excellence across all transport modes.
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Europa Worldwide adopts Blue Yonder for carbon emissions tracking

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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Europa Worldwide Group has adopted Blue Yonder's emissions reporting tech to enhance carbon management and meet growing sustainability demands across its logistics operations.