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TÜV Rheinland to certify Alibaba Cloud customer emissions
Partner Programmes

TÜV Rheinland to certify Alibaba Cloud customer emissions

Thanks to the certification, Alibaba Cloud's customers can transparently and credibly demonstrate the progress they have already made in their carbon emissions.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2023
New Relic announces goal to reach net-zero GHG emissions by 2030
Clean technologies

New Relic announces goal to reach net-zero GHG emissions by 2030

New Relic commits to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and sets science-based targets to reduce emissions.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Mar 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Climate change stories

Australia looks offshore to achieve net-zero
Power / Energy

Australia looks offshore to achieve net-zero

Offshore wind could help bridge Australia’s huge clean-power gap, with grid demand set to double by 2050 under net zero plans.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Sun, 9th Apr 2023
Infrastructure New Zealand welcomes Nick Leggett as its new Chief Executive
Climate change

Infrastructure New Zealand welcomes Nick Leggett as its new Chief Executive

New Zealand's infrastructure deficit of USD $210 billion will face fresh scrutiny as Nick Leggett takes charge of the sector body on 24 April.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2023
Second Auckland harbour crossing ‘stupidest transport project ever’
Disaster Recovery

Second Auckland harbour crossing ‘stupidest transport project ever’

Public consultation on the Waitematā Harbour crossing begins with options costing up to GBP £12.5 billion and facing carbon concerns.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 30th Mar 2023
Inside Auckland Airport’s multi-billion-dollar redevelopment
Commerce Commission

Inside Auckland Airport’s multi-billion-dollar redevelopment

Travellers will soon pass under one roof as the airport replaces its ageing 57-year-old domestic terminal in a NZD $3.9 billion rebuild.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2023
How can technology help address water woes?
Data Analytics

How can technology help address water woes?

Poor water management could worsen shortages unless New Zealand uses IoT sensors and data to track use and cut waste, Alison Mackie says.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Mar 2023
New Zealand cities losing their leaves
Climate change

New Zealand cities losing their leaves

Urban trees and gardens are shrinking as intensification raises heat, flooding and liveability risks for New Zealand’s cities.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 19th Mar 2023
LGNZ submits concerns and improvements on three waters reforms
Public Sector

LGNZ submits concerns and improvements on three waters reforms

Councils could face heavier compliance costs and less say over local water services if the current reform model goes ahead, LGNZ says.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2023
Aussie businesses not taking action to minimise climate impact
Clean technologies

Aussie businesses not taking action to minimise climate impact

Many Australian businesses are concerned about climate change but reluctant to take action to reduce emissions, says study by Capterra.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2023
What can we learn from the response to Hurricane Katrina?
Autodesk

What can we learn from the response to Hurricane Katrina?

For coastal New Zealand, the lesson is that resilience will hinge on working with nature, not relying on engineering alone.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Sun, 5th Mar 2023
Is it time to consider managed retreat?
Disaster Recovery

Is it time to consider managed retreat?

Experts warn rebuilding in flood-hit areas could lock communities into repeated damage, forcing a national rethink on who pays to move.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 3rd Mar 2023
FRAMECAD appoints Rob Heebink as CEO
Clean technologies

FRAMECAD appoints Rob Heebink as CEO

New Zealand-based steel frame building system FRAMECAD appoints Rob Heebink as CEO, after expanding its leadership team for accelerated growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2023
Who is eligible for the Cyclone Gabrielle recovery visa?
Disaster Recovery

Who is eligible for the Cyclone Gabrielle recovery visa?

Specialist engineers, technicians and insurance assessors can be brought in within a week to speed North Island cyclone recovery.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Sun, 26th Feb 2023
Why National’s Three Waters policy means higher rates and more debt
New Zealand Labour Party

Why National’s Three Waters policy means higher rates and more debt

Struggling councils would likely face heavier rates or extra borrowing under National’s plan, as water upgrades remain badly underfunded.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 26th Feb 2023
Building back better after Cyclone Gabrielle
Disaster Recovery

Building back better after Cyclone Gabrielle

Communities face repeated outages and costly repairs unless planners shift to more resilient, wellbeing-based infrastructure decisions.

By Staff Writer • 14 min read • Sun, 19th Feb 2023
Meinhardt Group appoints Eugene Seah as Global Board Member
Smart Cities

Meinhardt Group appoints Eugene Seah as Global Board Member

Singapore-based Meinhardt Group appoints Eugene Seah as Global Board member and COO of its Singapore operations, enhancing its innovative reputation.

By Oliver Stewart • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2023
The impact of back-to-back storms
Disaster Recovery

The impact of back-to-back storms

Back-to-back storms are exposing weaknesses in Auckland’s ageing drainage system and testing community recovery after record flooding.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 12th Feb 2023