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As we look towards 2050, Australia, like much of the world, is focused on transitioning to a clean energy future.

A collaboration between UNSW Sydney’s Centre for Sustainable Materials Research & Technology (SMaRT) and IT asset management company Renew IT has begun turning discarded hard plastics into 3D printer feedstock, with a UNSW-invented Plastics Filament MICROfactorieTM Technology module installed at Renew IT’s Sydney warehouse in Lane Cove, Sydney.

• Created the Responsible AI Committee in FY2022/23 and has built a 7-pillar governance framework to evaluate AI innovation across its pocket-to-cloud portfolio.
• Made progress toward and is on-track to meet its 2030 emissions reduction targets, in alignment to the Science Based Targets initiative’s net-zero standard.
• Reported an industry-leading 29% representation of women in technical teams, fueling innovation and its smarter technology for all vision.

COMPANY NEWS: Today, Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) has today published its 18th annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, further demonstrating its commitment to being a responsible corporate citizen with a vision to provide smarter technology for all. In this year’s report, the global technology powerhouse shared its progress toward 2030 emissions reduction goals, increased participation in the circular economy, industry-leading representation of women in technical roles 4, increased employee volunteerism, and proactive governance of AI as it works to become the leading provider and enabler of smarter AI.

Australian Eco FinTech brand, Sphere has launched, combining world-leading Australian payments technology with top university research capabilities to help consumers lower their carbon footprint and reduce greenhouse emissions.

Rising attacks against Australian critical infrastructure drive demand for OT security

COMPANY NEWS:  New solution enables businesses to create a dynamic and efficient hybrid workplace with a first-class employee experience.

GUEST OPINION:  Australia’s continued ambition towards Net Zero emissions places responsibility on technology providers to ensure that sustainability remains a focus for their businesses and industry at large. In fact, global emissions can be reduced by a further 17% through greater technological sustainability, highlighting the impact that could be seen if more businesses embraced digital technology to enhance sustainability practices in IT.

Where's an AA or AAA battery when you need it? Let alone C or D? PaleBlue has the answer with its brand-new rechargeable battery line that's easily topped up via USB-C giving you power when you need it, as well as reducing waste and other impacts of traditional single-use batteries.

The launch of ChatGPT in November 2022 saw generative AI explode into the mainstream. Since then, the technology has experienced the fastest adoption rate in history and become instrumental in the way we do business, research, shop and study. While we may be enamoured by the promise GenAI holds, we should also pause and consider any potential detrimental consequences it may have. The environmental impact of GenAI poses a particular challenge until there is wider awareness of how to manage and mitigate its effects.

Asian communications technology group Singtel, through its data centre subsidiaries DCW and DCKC, has secured a S$535 million five-year green loan.

Intel’s roadmap to achieving greenhouse gas emission reductions and climate goals

GUEST OPINION by Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger:  We are in a new era of global expansion where computing power has become foundational to a bigger opportunity and better future for every person on the planet. It has the power to make industries more sustainable and to unlock new solutions in the fight against climate change.

GUEST OPINION: Going green is no longer just a catchphrase; it has become an increasingly mainstream and integral aspect of conducting business. Organisations should be doing everything they can to help the environment across their operations – such as installing solar panels on their buildings, recycling plastic packaging, using electric vehicles, and more – to promote and drive legitimate climate action.

Micro and nanoplastics are pervasive in our food supply and may be affecting food safety and security on a global scale, according to a new study.

Eighty-four percent (84%) of major firms are yet to set science-based targets for supply chain emissions, according to a new joint study by Microsoft and global IT consultancy TCS.

COMPANY NEWS: Leading technology service provider Tecala Group today announced that it has achieved the Climate Active Carbon Neutral Standard for Organisations and is now certified as carbon neutral for its Australian business operations, the first mid-market managed services provider in Australian to achieve the certification.

Red Hat has announced its ambition to achieve net-zero operational greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, to aid in combatting the global climate crisis.

Sensibo has released its first climate impact summary and found the impact of smart HVAC systems in 2022 had the effect of mitigating the effect of 15,376 fossil fuel-powered vehicles from the road for the year, saving 212GwH of energy.

Independent research shows Cloudflare's web application firewall (WAF) generates up to around 90% less carbon than on-premises applications at low to medium traffic demand.

Web3 startup PowerPlay says it is on a mission to revolutionise the way Australians manage their energy consumption by enabling access to cheaper, renewable energy to people who are unable to install their own solar panels, like renters and those living in apartments.

GUEST INTERVIEW: Greenbox began life over 20 years ago as an environmentally-focused IT asset lifecycle management company, becoming the first of its kind in Australia to go 100% carbon neutral, with Ross Thompson joining iTWireTV to explain the clear benefits of this ongoing journey.