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Saudi’s NEOM, DataVolt to Build $5 Billion Net Zero AI Data Center

NEOM and DataVolt will invest $5 billion to build a 1.5 GW net-zero AI data center in Saudi Arabia’s Oxagon region, powered by renewable energy and operational by 2028.

Salesforce and Partners Launch AI Energy Score to Promote Sustainable AI Development

Salesforce, Hugging Face, Cohere, and CMU launch the AI Energy Score to benchmark AI model energy efficiency. This initiative promotes transparency, driving sustainable AI practices across the industry.

Google’s Green Light AI Revolutionizes Traffic Management in Santiago

Google’s Green Light AI optimizes traffic lights in Santiago, reducing stops by 30% and CO2 emissions by 10%. This scalable solution enhances mobility and aligns with global sustainability goals.

EY and Microsoft Launch the AI Skills Passport

EY and Microsoft have launched the AI Skills Passport (AISP) to empower over 1 million learners with AI expertise, addressing the surging demand for AI skills in the global job market. The free, 10-hour self-paced course is available in 18 countries and covers AI fundamentals, ethics, and applications in business, sustainability, and technology.

Microsoft Signs Record-Breaking 7 Million-Ton Carbon Removal Deal with Chestnut Carbon

Microsoft signs a record 25-year deal with Chestnut Carbon for 7M tons of carbon credits, advancing its goal to be carbon negative by 2030 through large-scale U.S. forest restoration projects.

Microsoft Expands Forest Restoration Deal with re.green to Remove 3.5 Million Tons of CO2

Microsoft partners with re.green to restore 33,000 hectares in Brazil, removing 6.5M tons of CO2. This forest restoration initiative supports biodiversity, empowers local communities, and accelerates Microsoft's carbon-negative goal for 2030.

Google Commits to Largest Biochar Carbon Removal Purchase in History

Amazon Commits $1 Billion to Decarbonize European Deliveries

Amazon invests $1 billion to electrify its European deliveries, including the largest-ever order for 200 eHGVs, advancing sustainable logistics and supporting its 2040 net-zero commitment.

Green Transition and AI Lead the Charge in WEF's Future of Jobs Report 2025

WEF's Future of Jobs Report 2025: AI, green roles, and reskilling dominate job trends, with 170M new roles by 2030. Employers prioritize upskilling and DEI amid rapid industry transformation.

Meta, WRI, and Land & Carbon Lab Introduce Global AI-Driven Tree Canopy Height Map

Meta, WRI, and Land & Carbon Lab launch a 1-meter resolution AI-powered tree canopy height map, advancing carbon monitoring, conservation, and transparency in forest ecosystems

Google’s Pioneering Energy Solutions in 2024: Driving a Sustainable Future

Google introduced six transformative energy initiatives in 2024, including clean transition models, nuclear partnerships, and global collaborations, to meet growing energy demands sustainably

Frontier Coalition, Including Google, H&M, and Stripe, Commits $80M to Carbon Credits

The Frontier Coalition, including Google and Stripe, invests $80M in carbon credits to support CO280 and CREW’s innovative carbon capture technologies, aiming to scale affordable carbon removal solutions.