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Swiss lead charge on data centre efficiency certification

Mon, 27th Jan 2020
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HPE, academia and industry have launched a data centre efficiency label to decarbonise data centres and significantly reduce their energy consumption.
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Microsoft’s ‘moonshot’ goals to be carbon negative by 2030

Tue, 21st Jan 2020
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The company also aims to remove all carbon it has directly or indirectly emitted into the environment by 2050.
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Christchurch hosts two events to inspire social entrepreneurship in NZ

Wed, 25th Sep 2019
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Christchurch inspired social entrepreneurs with the Social Enterprise Challenge and UCE Impact Summit, focusing on climate change and sustainability.
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Kiwi startup making waves in electric transport

Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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Kiwi startup ZeroC is revolutionising electric transport with zero carbon services, already reducing 160 KG of CO2 and aiming for nationwide expansion.
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Saildrone completes first unmanned trip around Antarctica

Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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Saildrone's autonomous vehicle SD 20 has made history by completing the first unmanned circumnavigation of Antarctica, surviving 196 days of extreme conditions.
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Kiwis warming up to electric vehicles, cost remains barrier

Tue, 30th Jul 2019
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A Trade Me survey reveals 74% of Kiwis considering an EV for their next car, up from 50% last year, but high costs remain a major hurdle.
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Wellington to support startups tackling climate change

Thu, 25th Apr 2019
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The Zero Carbon Challenge is a programme bringing together business, social enterprise, and local government to promote the low carbon economy.
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Farmers looking for data to help change bad habits

Fri, 19th Apr 2019
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It is no secret that agriculture is a massive cause of environmental issues in NZ. Farmers say they are willing to change, if they get the right data.
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Aussie tech company aims to nix shipping emissions globally

Wed, 27th Mar 2019
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Calix claims its exhaust scrubbing technology can go as far as making the global shipping industry carbon negative.
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Microsoft pushes India towards climate change goals with new solar energy deal

Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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Microsoft has completed its first ever solar energy deal in India, purchasing 3MW of solar-powered electricity.
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Tourists feel the chill of Antarctica in Air NZ’s next safety video

Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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Air NZ’s next safety video will highlight the fundamental importance of Antarctica in understanding global climate change.
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New report shines a light on the reality of sustainability in NZ

Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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Kiwi report reveals deep concern for UN goals, with stark gender divide on priorities for a sustainable future.
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James Shaw, electric cars & the winners of the 2017 Sustainable Business Awards

Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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New Zealand Post wins top award at the NZI Sustainable Business Awards 2017, recognising its commitment to sustainability.
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Tech predicted to have biggest impact on future - over increased equality

Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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In a survey commissioned by Vodafone Group, almost a fifth of respondents put technological innovation at the top of the list.
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Small-town New Zealand organisation ranked tenth in the world for climate change work

Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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Motu, a small research organisation from New Zealand, has been ranked tenth in the world for their climate change work.
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Remote observation tech gives classrooms an Ocean view

Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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Using tech-enabled ocean observation tools, a teacher in Hampton Hill School is bringing the science of the seas into her classroom.
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NZ Super Fund gets AAA rating following release of climate change strategy

Tue, 2nd May 2017
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European asset owners are the global leaders on managing climate risk but Australia and New Zealand are now beginning to rival Europe.
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Climate change and sustainability top of the agenda for smart city objectives

Thu, 10th Nov 2016
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​Climate change, resilience and sustainability will make up half of all smart city objectives by 2020, according to the latest research from Gartner.
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Digital divide and climate change: Huawei outlines their commitments

Fri, 12th Aug 2016
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Huawei pledges action on climate and digital gaps, revealing eco-goals and tech outreach in their latest sustainability report.
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Bring your climate change solution to life with Wellington's Smart Energy Challenge

Thu, 15th Jan 2015
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Wellington's Smart Energy Challenge returns, funding citizen innovations tackling climate change. Apply by 15 Feb to energize your idea!.