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ESG: Why it matters and how to get started

ESG investment has surged from $5bn in 2018 to nearly $70bn in 2021, making AI data analytics an increasingly valuable tool in assessing ESG performance.

By Chris Schaub • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Dec 2022

Cartech

Micro Focus and Jaguar TCS Racing renew their partnership

Micro Focus will provide software and services to Jaguar TCS Racing and help it secure a better season in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Dec 2022

Digital Transformation

Schneider Electric accelerates its AI at Scale strategy

In 2021 the company launched its AI at Scale strategy and global AI Hub focused on data and analytics, led by Chief AI Officer Philippe Rambach.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Nov 2022

Artificial Intelligence

3 ways AI is scaling helpful technologies worldwide: Google

Decades of research have led to rapid progress in AI. Google has announced three new ways people are poised to benefit.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Nov 2022

Data Analytics

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from SNP

Today on 10 Minute IT Jams we are joined by Gerald Faust who is the managing director and CEO, Asia Pacific and the Middle East, SNP.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Mon, 7th Nov 2022

Clean technologies

Money, not ethics, will fuel green market opportunity

Environmental sustainability is primed to be a historic business opportunity with massive investments earmarked to fight climate change.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Climate change stories

University of Otago

Three Waters debate drowning out the real issue

Public health risks from contaminated drinking water remain at the heart of the reforms, as debate over local control overshadows safety.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Dec 2022

Smart Cities

NZTA dishing out millions in innovation funding

Successful bidders will share GBP £4.2 million to tackle roadworks safety, urban freight and mixed-mode transport problems.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2022

Auckland Council

How construction site will recycle 90% of its waste

An Auckland build has diverted 91% of debris from landfill, showing builders can cut waste sharply with sorting and recycling.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2022

Power / Energy

Mining act changes ‘at odds’ with climate change

Industry leaders say the rushed law change could deter investment in minerals needed for batteries, wind farms and other low-emissions infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2022

Power / Energy

Compromises with little benefit at COP27

A new loss-and-damage fund may help poorer countries cope with climate disasters, but critics say COP27 delivered little on emissions cuts.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2022

Sustainability

First concrete poured on $60m Auckland reservoir

Water restrictions in Auckland may ease as a third reservoir moves ahead, with the $60 million project set to boost supply resilience.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2022

Sustainability

Repeating past mistakes of RMA

Critics say the overhaul could add bureaucracy and legal uncertainty, raising doubts it will ease New Zealand’s housing crisis.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2022

Risk & Compliance

The explosive risks working with heat-pumps, air-cons & fridges

Businesses retrofitting flammable hydrocarbon refrigerants into existing cooling systems face a heightened fire and explosion risk, WorkSafe says.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Nov 2022

Clean technologies

Tech critical to reduce emissions

Digital tools could deliver 42 per cent of New Zealand’s 2030 emissions cuts, yet they were omitted from the government plan.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2022

Financing

Mayors propose simpler Three Waters alternative

Councils could get a simpler path to fund water upgrades after the mayors’ plan was backed as a more practical alternative to Three Waters.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2022

Risk & Compliance

Third of homeowners not confident they are adequately insured

Rising rebuild costs are leaving many Kiwi homeowners exposed, with 30% unsure their cover would fully replace a total-loss house.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2022

Hybrid & Remote Work

Future of inter-regional train travel in New Zealand

Passengers could miss out unless new inter-regional rail is funded sustainably, as Infrastructure New Zealand urges a focus on maintenance and existing metro upgrades.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2022