Environment

Sweco’s climate targets approved by Science Based Targets initiative

Sweco has received the validation and approval of its near-term emissions reduction targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The climate targets cover emissions across the company’s Scope 1, 2 and 3 and are consistent with the goals of the UN P...

ELIRE Infra announces world’s first intelligent floating infrastructure to accelerate net zero goals across multiple industries

ELIRE Infra, a revolutionary innovation company, operating at the intersection of infrastructure, mobility and clean energy, has announced its pioneering ‘Smart Hubs’ – modular, multi-purpose and scalable infrastructure solutions, designed to accelerate dec...

Heriot-Watt leads the charge in sustainable electronics through REACT initiative

Heriot-Watt University is proud to play a pivotal role in the new Responsible Electronics and Circular Technologies (REACT) Centre, a £5.5 million initiative funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) that will position Scotland’s Central Belt as a ...

Gensler Product Sustainability standards reduce environmental impact of architectural interiors

Gensler, a leading global architecture and design firm, announced an expansion of the Gensler Product Sustainability (GPS) Standards to encompass 20 building product categories and furniture. For maximum impact, Gensler has selected materials used widely in...

Skanska receives Innovate UK funding to accelerate decarbonisation of concrete

Along with six other companies our Skanska Costain STRABAG joint Venture (SCS JV) working on HS2 London Tunnels has successfully won funding from Innovate UK, to help accelerate the decarbonisation of the UK concrete industry.  The funding will be used by ...

Building for tomorrow: Blueprint for climate-resilient and safe structures

From hurricanes to mould infestations, Ibrahim Imam, Co-founder and Group Co-CEO, CEO MENA and APAC at PlanRadar, explores the role of technology in climate-resilient design.  In recent years, the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events have...

Topsoe selects AVEVA to fast-track decarbonisation for green hydrogen 

AVEVA has been selected by Topsoe, a vendor in carbon emission reduction technologies, helping fast-track development of the decarbonisation solutions needed for the production green hydrogen and other carbon neutral fuels. Topsoe will use AVEVA Process...

Neosun Energy powers up South Africa’s Blue Ocean dive resort with solar installation

Neosun Energy recently completed a rooftop solar installation at Blue Ocean Dive Resort in KZN, South Africa. The on-grid system, finalised in July 2024, features over a hundred solar panels, providing a total capacity of 58 kW. It’s estimated to...

New routes, more data: Transporeon and ÖBB Rail Cargo Group extend business cooperation agreement to new corridors 

Transporeon, a Trimble company, and premier rail logistics company ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) have announced an expanded collaboration by adding new corridors to their joint offering.   As a result of the collaboration, customers now have the ...

Cyber-safe green buildings 

IT cybersecurity specialist, OryxAlign, is calling for the integration of stronger cybersecurity measures in green buildings in its latest guide, The Green Buildings Guide, 2024: Achieving Green, Healthy & Cyber Secure Buildings. The guide highlights...

Sustainable urban intelligence: Linker Vision unveils large vision model 

  Taiwanese AI trailblazer Linker Vision showcased its breakthrough achievements with its Continuous Learning AI Platform combined with Large Vision Model technology at the NVIDIA GTC 2024 AI conference. Through successful collaborations forged through the ...

California Nevada Cement Association commends the bill permitting cement plants to capture carbon-free power 

The California Nevada Cement Association (CNCA) commends the introduction of AB 2109 by Assemblymember Juan Carrillo as a vital step forward in decarbonising the state’s cement production by 2045.  The bill would permit cement producers in...