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Ramboll's new report maps out practical steps for global data centres to achieve net zero carbon, addressing growing environmental and circularity challenges.

Beijing AIForce Technology won PepsiCo's Greenhouse Accelerator for its autonomous electric tractors, advancing sustainable farming across Asia Pacific.

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.

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

EnterpriseDB's AI platform helps datacentres slash carbon emissions by up to 87% and energy use by 81%, cutting costs while maintaining performance.

Forrester's report reveals that disruptive tech like AI and IoT aid environmental goals but also pose risks such as higher energy use and electronic waste by 2025.

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.

Alibaba DAMO Academy partners with the International Telecommunication Union to advance global AI solutions in health, climate, and science through joint initiatives.

New Zealand leads Asia-Pacific in energy transition investment, with 77% of firms committing over 10% of capital to renewables, yet faces a skills shortage.

Climate change threats could place 27% of global data centres at high or moderate risk by 2050, raising insurance costs and risking digital infrastructure.

Singapore firms face a uniquely complex risk landscape, adopting broad, balanced strategies to tackle cyber, climate, and geopolitical threats, says AlixPartners survey.

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

AVEVA's 2024 Sustainability Report highlights a 93% cut in emissions and details software's key role in helping industries reduce their environmental impact.

EcoOnline has acquired crisis management software provider D4H to enhance its platform, integrating crisis readiness with its EHS and ESG solutions.

At AppWorks Demo Day in Singapore, 18 startups showcased AI, Web3 and deep tech innovations, highlighting Southeast Asia's rising influence in tech innovation.

Nearly 700 global supply chain leaders prioritise AI and new tech investments to boost resilience, efficiency, and sustainability over the next three years.

Singapore cardholders can convert up to 8% of DCS Visa Platinum Card spending into carbon offsets, supporting biodiversity via a new app feature from June.

Dell launches advanced AI infrastructure and services aimed at cutting costs, boosting security and scaling AI for organisations worldwide.

Dell launches Pro Max AI PC, the world's first mobile workstation with enterprise-grade discrete NPU, supporting advanced on-device AI inferencing.

The global rush to build data centres amid AI boom faces mounting sustainability challenges, threatening their long-term viability and essential services.