Net Zero
Defra could bring crypto mining to UK landfill sites
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract to a consultancy to explore the business…
The tech industry’s progress on carbon emissions has been mixed
The technology industry is under increasing pressure to reduce its carbon emissions. It currently accounts for 2% to 3% of…
Can smart infrastructure help deliver net zero?
The construction and operation of infrastructure accounts for approximately 70% of humanity's carbon emissions, according to the World Bank. Decarbonisation…
The UK lacks the data and digital skills to achieve net zero, say IT pros
IT professionals doubt that the UK has the data and digital skills necessary to achieve net zero carbon emissions by…
The role of cloud computing in the journey to net zero
Switching to cloud computing, it is generally agreed, can help organisations minimise the carbon footprint from their IT infrastructure and…
Is edge computing good or bad for the planet?
As the volume of data generated by businesses and consumers around the world increases, the enormous carbon footprint of cloud…
Net zero data centres: Decarbonising digital infrastructure
Data centres are where ICT meets the environment. And while data centre operators have made progress in increasing their efficiency,…
Open data standards must be central to the power grid’s net zero future
Utilising data and developing open standards for sharing information will be key to creating a sustainable power grid that can…
Inside the EU’s project to build a digital twin of our planet
The message from COP26 is clear: the climate emergency has started, and will only get worse. Delegates have been confronted…
How technology can support the circular economy
When organisations commit to reducing their carbon emissions, their primary focus is usually their energy consumption. But as much of…