Google’s carbon emissions in 2023 were 48 per cent higher than in 2019, according to its latest environmental report. It says this is down to the hugely increased energy needed by its data centres because of the explosive growth of AI. AI services involve considerably more processing – and therefore power – than standard online […]
Sky Media, the advertising arm of Sky, has announced that its Sky Zero Footprint Fund is launching an additional initiative dedicated to SME and local businesses called Local Heroes. Launched in 2021, The Sky Zero Footprint Fund initiative was created to inspire positive behaviour change and help start-ups and established brands accelerate their sustainable initiatives […]
Since 2021, Netflix has committed to two near-term climate targets aimed at halving its carbon emissions by 2030 and, starting in 2022, matching remaining emissions by investing in natural climate solutions. Three years in, the streaming service reports that it is on track to meet both. In a blog post Emma Stewart, Netflix Sustainability Officer, […]
NXTGENbps, a pioneer in battery power solutions and a champion of sustainable energy, has announced a new partnership with Sustainable Film, a consultancy in film and TV production sustainability. This collaboration marks a significant step towards driving the entertainment industry towards greener practices and reducing its environmental footprint. Sustainable Film has acquired two NXTGENbps Owl […]
STN has announced the winning result in the first ever WTA (World Teleport Association) Green Teleport programme. The 1st Prize has been won by the University of Ljubljana in partnership with STN teleport, Slovenia. The Green Teleport Program, in its first year, encouraged teleport operators to collaborate with engineering departments from nearby universities and technical […]
Sky Media, the advertising arm of Sky, has announced that 2023 Sky Zero Footprint Fund finalist, Ocean Bottle, is making its TV debut supporting its mission to save our ocean. The new campaign informs audiences that by 2050, plastic is expected to outweigh all fish in the ocean, and now, more than ever, it’s time […]
Panasonic Life Solutions India (PLSIND) has announced the launch of the #PanasonicForTheWorld campaign and successfully concluded its fifth edition of Harit Umang – Joy of Green, an environment awareness programme. Harit Umang aims at educating society about green practices around e-waste disposal, conserving biodiversity and energy through active engagements with educational institutions. The programme is also […]
Eutelsat Group has announced that its first generation of more than 600 satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) has achieved a platinum rating in the Space Sustainability Rating (SSR). First imagined at the World Economic Forum (WEF), the rating’s aim is to reduce the creation of space debris, limit the risk of satellite collisions, and […]
Sky has signed a 10-year agreement with Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust to receive renewable energy from the Crossdykes Wind Farm in Lanarkshire, Scotland. Under this agreement, Sky will receive the majority of renewable energy guarantees of origin (REGOs) generated from the 46 MW wind farm, which will help Sky reduce the emissions associated with its […]
Virgin Media O2 reports it has has removed 65 tonnes of single-use plastic from its operations and products since 2021 – the equivalent weight of five double decker buses. The company says it is striving to cut waste and single-use plastic from packaging and equipment sent to customers and its engineers to build and maintain […]