Technology News | ESG & Sustainability

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.

Amazon’s Circularity Program Achieves 99% Landfill Diversion for Data Center Hardware

Microsoft Introduces AI Tools to Revolutionize ESG Data Management, Insights and Reporting

Microsoft’s AI-powered tools simplify ESG data management, enhance reporting aligned with global standards, and provide real-time insights to help organizations drive sustainable growth and compliance.

Schneider Electric and NVIDIA Launch AI-Ready Solutions to Decarbonize Data Centers

Heirloom Secures $150 Million in Series B Funding to Scale Direct Air Capture Technology

Heirloom raises $150 million in Series B funding to scale its Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, aimed at reducing CO2 emissions. The company uses limestone to capture and store atmospheric CO2.

Berlin’s carbmee Secures €20 Million to Scale AI-Driven Carbon Management Worldwide

Microsoft Introduces Free Webinar Series 'Microsoft Sustainability Academy'

Microsoft's free Sustainability Academy webinars provide tools and insights for professionals to tackle ESG challenges, optimize reporting, and leverage AI for sustainable business strategies.

General Galactic Secures $8 Million to Advance CO2-to-Fuel Technology

General Galactic raises $8 million to support its technology that converts CO2 into clean fuel, aiming to provide fossil-free natural gas for heavy industries and enable a low-emission energy future.

Brazil Sees Sharp Drop in Amazon Deforestation, Reaches Lowest Levels in Nine Years

Brazil's Amazon deforestation dropped 30.6% in the past year, a nine-year low. Lula’s government aims to curb illegal forest loss by 2030, but challenges from deforestation-linked sectors remain.

IEA’s Energy Technology Perspectives 2024: Navigating the Future of Clean Energy and Trade

The International Energy Agency (IEA) emphasizes the interconnectedness of energy, industry, and trade policies as governments navigate the transition to clean energy. The 2024 edition explores manufacturing and trade dynamics within clean energy technologies, highlighting challenges and opportunities.