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Lime partners with One Tree Planted for Queensland reforestation
Cartech

Lime partners with One Tree Planted for Queensland reforestation

Lime, in collaboration with One Tree Planted, launches a reforestation initiative planting 20,000 trees in Queensland.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023

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Earth Day calls for data centre grid reset amid AI surge
Unified Communications

Earth Day calls for data centre grid reset amid AI surge

Grid operators and communities are facing mounting pressure as AI-driven data centre demand strains ageing networks and slows approvals worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
ESG shifts from reporting to action across industries
Storage

ESG shifts from reporting to action across industries

Organisations are now being judged on how they act on sustainability, with supply chains, AI infrastructure and hiring all under pressure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 9 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
SmartBear wins fifth Tech Cares Award for global CSR efforts
Clean technologies

SmartBear wins fifth Tech Cares Award for global CSR efforts

SmartBear earns the Tech Cares Award for the fifth year running, recognising its global efforts in corporate social responsibility and community support.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Veeam highlights ESG progress in first global sustainability report
Virtualisation

Veeam highlights ESG progress in first global sustainability report

Veeam launches its first ESG report, revealing efforts in e-waste recycling, green buildings, emissions cuts, and community engagement worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Seagate outlines roadmap towards sustainable datasphere & renewable energy
Power / Energy

Seagate outlines roadmap towards sustainable datasphere & renewable energy

Seagate Technology charts its course towards 100% renewable energy use and carbon neutrality by 2040, illustrating significant strides in ethical and inclusive data storage in annual ESG report.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Udemy boosts ESG learning as CEOs seek sustainable fiscal advantages
Clean technologies

Udemy boosts ESG learning as CEOs seek sustainable fiscal advantages

Udemy is offering more than 280 ESG courses to aid organisations around the globe, following a remarkable global uptick in ESG skills demand.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
The rise and rise of AI – and the sustainability crisis it's creating
Storage

The rise and rise of AI – and the sustainability crisis it's creating

Despite AI's benefits, its growing adoption in Australia is escalating the e-waste crisis and environmental threat, highlighting urgent need for a circular economy strategy.

By Amy Rushall • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
Aiven tackles carbon emissions in tech ahead of World Earth Day
Clean technologies

Aiven tackles carbon emissions in tech ahead of World Earth Day

Aiven commits to sustainable operations in the tech sector, highlighting the urgent need for carbon emissions reduction in light of equivalent pollution levels to the aviation industry.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2024
How sustainable IT practices can save the environment
Clean technologies

How sustainable IT practices can save the environment

Technology companies must prioritize sustainability in their digital transformation efforts to minimize environmental impact and protect the planet.

By Tan Kit Yong • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Apr 2023
Sustainability tops executive agendas, APAC lagging behind
Digital Transformation

Sustainability tops executive agendas, APAC lagging behind

Sustainability may be topping executive agendas around the world, but the Asia Pacific region is lagging behind, according to Google Cloud.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2022
Earth Day 2019: How tech firms can support our planet's wellbeing
Wireless Networks

Earth Day 2019: How tech firms can support our planet's wellbeing

Six industry experts explain how they - and other tech organisations - can positively contribute to the wellbeing of our earth.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2019
Earth Day: Tech bigwigs share how they're taking care of the planet
Hyperscale

Earth Day: Tech bigwigs share how they're taking care of the planet

Execs from Commvault, Six Degrees, Puppet, Cradlepoint, and Skillsoft open their doors to reveals what they're doing to minimise environmental damage.

By Ashton Young • 6 min read • Mon, 23rd Apr 2018

Stories from Other Regions

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Blancco, ERI & Start Campus tout greener IT
Wearables

Blancco, ERI & Start Campus tout greener IT

Rising e-waste and AI demand are pushing firms to pair secure device reuse with lower-impact data centre engineering.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Sat, 18th Apr 2026
Westcon-Comstor achieves 100% renewable electricity target in UK
Power / Energy

Westcon-Comstor achieves 100% renewable electricity target in UK

Westcon-Comstor powers its UK sites exclusively through renewables, leading its ambitious international drive for 100% clean electricity by 2030.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
Over 50s in Britain lead in embracing renewable energy
Power / Energy

Over 50s in Britain lead in embracing renewable energy

Nearly half of Britons over 50 are keen to use renewable energy, driven by environmental concerns, exceeding interest among under-25s, Solar Together research reveals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024