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.
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.
ADMARES uses Siemens Xcelerator to drive smart, green homes
Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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smart home
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it automation
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partner programmes
ADMARES uses Siemens Xcelerator to mass-produce smart, eco-friendly homes, cutting emissions by 75% and waste by 80% with automated modular design.
Carbn's management buyout to drive growth in green mobility
Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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fleet management
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Carbn has gone fully private in a management buyout, aiming to expand its green mobility services for businesses and government clients across New Zealand.
Samsung offers free Auckland drive-through e-waste collections
Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
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data privacy
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clean technologies
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samsung
Samsung Electronics New Zealand will host two free drive-through e-waste collections in Auckland this October to encourage responsible disposal of old electronics.
Earth Sciences NZ unveils AI supercomputer to boost climate resilience
Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
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hpc
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ai
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clean technologies
Earth Sciences New Zealand launches Cascade, an HPE AI supercomputer boosting weather forecasting with triple computational power and green tech for climate resilience.
Blue Yonder unveils AI-driven upgrades for resilient logistics
Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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data analytics
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supply chain
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fleet management
Blue Yonder launches AI-enhanced Transportation Management system to boost supply chain resilience, efficiency and sustainability amid rising operational pressures.
OVHcloud named 'Star' as Asia blockchain sector hits USD $57bn
Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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hyperscale
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crypto
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blockchain
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.
Geotab reaches 5 million global vehicle subscriptions milestone
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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data analytics
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cartech
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fleet management
Geotab has surpassed 5 million connected vehicle subscriptions worldwide, highlighting rapid growth in fleet management through data analytics and AI technology.
Stricter returns policies deter two-thirds of global shoppers
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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cx
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martech
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clean technologies
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.
Apple unveils AirPods Pro 3 with heart sensor & live translation
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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digital entertainment
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clean technologies
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apple
Apple launches AirPods Pro 3 at AUD $429, featuring advanced noise cancellation, heart rate sensor, and live translation across multiple languages.
Workiva unveils agentic AI & automation to boost CFO efficiency
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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clean technologies
Workiva launches new agentic AI features to automate finance and governance tasks, helping CFOs improve efficiency amid regulatory and economic challenges.
Apple Watch Series 11 adds hypertension alerts, longer life
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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wearables
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clean technologies
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apple
Apple Watch Series 11 adds hypertension alerts and sleep scoring, with longer battery life and enhanced durability starting at NZD $749.
Meridian Energy upgrades finance with unified Oracle Fusion Cloud
Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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saas
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digital transformation
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supply chain
Meridian Energy modernises finance ops with DXC's unified Oracle Fusion Cloud, enhancing efficiency and supporting New Zealand's renewable energy goals.
Hisense wins nine IFA awards & extends FIFA World Cup tie-up
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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smart home
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Hisense secured nine IFA Innovation Awards 2025 across home entertainment, appliances, and design, while extending its FIFA World Cup sponsorship to 2026.
Xampla secures $14 million to scale plant-based plastic alternatives
Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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clean technologies
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capital
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sustainability
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.
AWS launches NZD $7.5 billion cloud region to boost Kiwi tech
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
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.
New Zealand on track to power every home with solar by 2032
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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renewable energy
New Zealand is set to generate enough solar power to supply every home by 2032, with installed capacity more than doubling in two years.
AI use in product design key to lowering environmental impact
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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digital twins
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ai
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clean technologies
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.
Ecommpay brings real-time climate action to payment checkout
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Ecommpay integrates ekko's real-time carbon tracking and offsetting into its Hosted Payment Page, enabling eco-friendly checkout options for online shoppers.
FourKites unveils 2025 Premier Carrier List for supply chains
Mon, 1st Sep 2025
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uc
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supply chain
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clean technologies
FourKites reveals its 2025 Premier Carrier List recognising global carriers excelling in real-time tracking and operational excellence across all transport modes.
Europa Worldwide adopts Blue Yonder for carbon emissions tracking
Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Europa Worldwide Group has adopted Blue Yonder's emissions reporting tech to enhance carbon management and meet growing sustainability demands across its logistics operations.