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A-level STEM surge boosts hopes for UK's net-zero & digital goals
EduTech

A-level STEM surge boosts hopes for UK's net-zero & digital goals

UK A-level results show a surge in STEM subjects, boosting hopes for skilled workers to meet net-zero and digital economy goals by 2050.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Building a more resilient energy system in Europe
Hyperscale

Building a more resilient energy system in Europe

Europe's growing power demand, driven by EVs, AI and appliances, prompts a push for smarter grids and flexible energy standards to boost system resilience.

By Rolf Bienert • 6 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Zen Internet achieves AWS competency to boost UK SMB support
Hyperscale

Zen Internet achieves AWS competency to boost UK SMB support

Zen Internet has earned AWS Small and Medium Business Competency, enhancing tailored cloud support for UK SMBs with expert-certified solutions architects.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
UK unveils 10-year plan for digital skills & data-driven growth
Data governance

UK unveils 10-year plan for digital skills & data-driven growth

The government unveils its Industrial Strategy focusing on digital skills, AI, data management, and sustainability to boost growth.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025

Global Stories

Net Zero stories

Europa Worldwide adopts Blue Yonder for carbon emissions tracking
Supply Chain

Europa Worldwide adopts Blue Yonder for carbon emissions tracking

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

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Emerald marks 25 years with EUR €1 billion in global cleantech assets
Unified Communications

Emerald marks 25 years with EUR €1 billion in global cleantech assets

Emerald Technology Ventures celebrates 25 years, managing over EUR €1 billion in global cleantech assets and backing sustainable innovation worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Why helping customers electrify is a growth opportunity for energy retailers
Customer Experience

Why helping customers electrify is a growth opportunity for energy retailers

Energy retailers can boost growth by aiding customers to electrify homes and transport, tackling climate goals while unlocking new revenue streams.

By Ben Gleisner • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
McLaren Racing, Freshworks partner to streamline IT for 2025
Enterprise Resource Planning

McLaren Racing, Freshworks partner to streamline IT for 2025

McLaren Racing partners with Freshworks to adopt AI-powered IT solutions, enhancing global IT efficiency for the 2025 Formula 1 season and beyond.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 26th Jul 2025
Logicalis achieves carbon neutrality in key emissions with renewables
Power / Energy

Logicalis achieves carbon neutrality in key emissions with renewables

Logicalis has achieved carbon neutrality across key emissions by adopting renewables in six countries and cutting Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 10%.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
FourTwoThree unveils global SME climate data platform with bank support
Hyperscale

FourTwoThree unveils global SME climate data platform with bank support

FourTwoThree launches a global SME climate data platform supported by NatWest, NAB and SC Ventures to aid net zero transitions across supply chains.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Net Zero stories

Zyxel gets SBTi approval for science-based carbon targets
Supply Chain

Zyxel gets SBTi approval for science-based carbon targets

Zyxel has secured SBTi approval for its science-based carbon targets, aiming for a 42% cut in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, aligned with the Paris Agreement.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
ASB & Cogo launch calculator to help Kiwis save energy costs
Fintech

ASB & Cogo launch calculator to help Kiwis save energy costs

ASB and Cogo have launched an online calculator helping New Zealanders estimate savings from switching to electric homes and vehicles, boosting sustainability.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Three reasons why flexible engine power plants are a crucial technology for Australia's energy transition
Clean technologies

Three reasons why flexible engine power plants are a crucial technology for Australia's energy transition

Flexible engine power plants, alongside renewables and storage, are key to Australia's energy transition, balancing supply and enabling coal station retirements.

By Kari Punnonen • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025
Canada invests $21.5 million in carbon capture projects
Clean technologies

Canada invests $21.5 million in carbon capture projects

The announcement comes as Canada invests in cutting emissions and boosting clean energy jobs before its 2050 net-zero carbon goal.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 5th Jul 2025
AstraZeneca invests INR ₹166 crore in Bangalore, creating 400 jobs
Data Analytics

AstraZeneca invests INR ₹166 crore in Bangalore, creating 400 jobs

AstraZeneca invests INR ₹166 crore in its Bangalore Global Hub, creating 400 jobs to boost AI-driven research, global services, and sustainability efforts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
Clean energy Council launches skills passport for sector jobs
Clean technologies

Clean energy Council launches skills passport for sector jobs

The Clean Energy Council has launched a new skills passport programme to boost training and jobs in Victoria and Queensland's renewable energy sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
Sony brings climate change education to PlayStation 5 & VR2
Gaming

Sony brings climate change education to PlayStation 5 & VR2

Sony launches Climate Station, a free PlayStation 5 and VR2 app using interactive data to educate users on climate change and future scenarios.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025