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Global Stories

Carbon footprint stories

A sustained effort
DataCentre infrastructure

A sustained effort

Greenpeace's Cool IT Leaderboard highlights IT firms' climate efforts. Cisco leads with 62 points, doubling its score through emissions-saving tech.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010
New greenhouse gas solution
Power / Energy

New greenhouse gas solution

Ndevr launches a new GHG management tool, pre-integrated with Oracle software, aiding firms like Thiess in efficient carbon footprint analysis and reporting.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Apr 2010
Mobile computing & the green strategy
Fleet Management

Mobile computing & the green strategy

Reducing travel by greater use of mobile applications is a sound move for reducing costs, and your carbon footprint.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Feb 2010
Tape is not dead
Risk & Compliance

Tape is not dead

As carbon footprints and power usage drive data storage decisions, once-dismissed tape technology is reclaiming its crucial role in long-term backups.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Feb 2010

Stories from Other Regions

Carbon footprint stories

Earthquake fails to rattle KiwiRail results
Supply Chain

Earthquake fails to rattle KiwiRail results

Strong productivity gains lifted KiwiRail to a $52 million underlying surplus despite a $40 million hit from the Kaikoura earthquake.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 27th Aug 2017
Tall timber stacks up in commercial terms
Energy efficient

Tall timber stacks up in commercial terms

Mass timber is gaining traction because it can match concrete on strength while cutting build times, waste and carbon emissions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
Electrifying innovation wins major energy award
Power / Energy

Electrifying innovation wins major energy award

The award recognises a nationwide rapid-charging network that lets New Zealand EV drivers travel the length of the country and cut emissions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2017
Industry leaders capturing timber’s advantages
Sustainability

Industry leaders capturing timber’s advantages

Timber is giving Australian builders a cost and speed edge as a Rotorua conference spotlights its growing use in commercial construction.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jul 2017
What’s the future of housing in New Zealand?
University of Canterbury

What’s the future of housing in New Zealand?

Housing shortages, leaky homes and soaring land costs are forcing New Zealand to rethink design, building methods and quality.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2017
25 King takes the sustainable construction crown
Energy efficient

25 King takes the sustainable construction crown

The Brisbane tower’s timber frame is expected to cut carbon emissions and set a new benchmark for large-scale office developments.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017
Groundbreaking house scores perfect green mark
Smart Home

Groundbreaking house scores perfect green mark

For buyers, the result signals lower running costs and healthier living, as the house earns New Zealand’s first perfect Homestar version 3 rating.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2017
New alliance to develop bio-based bottles
Clean technologies

New alliance to develop bio-based bottles

Consumers could soon see fully renewable water bottles as Danone, Nestle Waters and Origin Materials race to commercial scale.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2017
Dated office block now an energy-smart show stopper
Energy efficient

Dated office block now an energy-smart show stopper

Occupants in Wellington’s Aorangi House are seeing lower energy use and better comfort after a 1970s block was refurbished for efficiency.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th May 2017
Scion and VITO explore the built environment
Sustainability

Scion and VITO explore the built environment

Growing demand for greener buildings is pushing New Zealand firms to prove the environmental impact of materials, researchers say.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Apr 2017
New resource for faster, more efficient buildings
3D Printing

New resource for faster, more efficient buildings

Construction costs could fall and projects finish sooner if New Zealand uses more CLT, an engineered timber system made locally.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 29th Mar 2017
Revolutionary Cement launched in New Zealand
Clean technologies

Revolutionary Cement launched in New Zealand

Builders could cut concrete emissions by up to 30% as a New Zealand firm rolls out a low-carbon cement made from local pozzolan.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Jan 2017
The secret to overcoming objections
Supply Chain

The secret to overcoming objections

New Zealand's Emissions Trading Scheme pressures businesses to cut carbon footprints, championing green IT solutions despite cost objections.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Aug 2010
The perfect storm for teleworking
Unified Communications

The perfect storm for teleworking

Now is the time to do what you've talked about for ages – take a look at your unsustainable travel policies and do the sums.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Sun, 1st Feb 2009