DataCentreNews Ireland - Specialist news for cloud & data centre decision-makers

Sustainability stories - Page 5

Sustainablilty in the tech sphere can also be described as Green IT and involves the use, distribution and creation of IT technology that has positive impacts on the environment. With close links to ESG, organisations need an informed strategy, engaged employees and positive leadership to achieve successful and sustainable outcomes.

Sustainable tech also involves reducing the negative impacts of manufacturing, use, and end-of-life handling, both of which relate to physical hardware and software.
Aerial european data center with solar roofs wetlands meadows sky

Microsoft leads on nature in Europe's data centres

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
#
smart cities
#
hyperscale
#
dc
Microsoft tops rivals for weaving nature restoration into European data centres, but report warns sector lags as AI power demand surges.
Isle of man coastline green hills renewables celtic knots view

Isle of Man to host 2026 Interceltic Business Forum

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
#
clean technologies
#
sustainability
#
climate change
The Isle of Man will host the 2026 Interceltic Business Forum, uniting Celtic regions to deepen economic ties and showcase innovation.
Uk ireland sme leader growth arrows automation ai flat design

UK & Irish SME chiefs back growth despite economic gloom

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
#
digital transformation
#
cx
#
martech
UK and Irish SME bosses fear a worsening economy yet still plan to ramp up investment, betting on AI, innovation and sales growth in 2026.
Helligan

AI expansion triggers global race for power and real estate

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
#
hyperscale
#
dc
#
hpc
AI growth is straining power grids and land as data centre deals soar past USD $10 billion, with the UK emerging as an AI infrastructure hub.
Uk ireland digital workplace cybersecurity ai sustainable it office

Cybersecurity, AI & sustainable IT top digital priorities

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
#
data protection
#
digital transformation
#
iot
UK and Ireland firms prioritise cybersecurity, AI adoption, and sustainable IT strategies as they gear up for evolving digital workplaces in 2024.
Stephen phimister  director at wallace whittle  1   1

Green giants: Engineering sustainable and resilient data centres

Mon, 24th Nov 2025
#
datacentre infrastructure
#
hyperscale
#
dc
UK data centres face soaring demand from AI growth, driving urgent shifts to sustainable, resilient designs with advanced cooling and renewable power.
Dr c350 dr c340 simple header ct 7087ac0e0c0c4047938c67ea098013b3

Canon unveils ultra-compact desktop scanners for small spaces

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
#
document management
#
ecm
#
martech
Canon launches ultra-compact desktop scanners DR-C350 and DR-C340, designed to fit small spaces and boost productivity in offices and retail settings.
Modern hospital building with cloud icons and connected medical supply chain elements

Tata to modernise NHS Supply Chain, targeting £1B value

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
#
digital transformation
#
supply chain
#
ai
Tata Consultancy Services will modernise NHS Supply Chain IT with cloud and AI, aiming to unlock over GBP £1 billion in value by 2030 across 17,000 NHS sites.
Businesspeople uk office analyzing ai data digital screens coins financial charts

UK enterprises boost AI investment but demand outpaces funding

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
#
digital transformation
#
partner programmes
#
ai
Over half of UK enterprises plan to increase AI investment in 2025, yet 41% say funding still falls short of rising customer demand for AI solutions.
Business professionals analyzing digital data ai sustainability green energy

Channel businesses urged to use AI wisely in ESG strategies

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
#
uc
#
partner programmes
#
power / energy
Channel businesses are urged to adopt AI thoughtfully in ESG strategies, balancing innovation with sustainability concerns, says Nebula Global Services report.
Ps   be.ev

Be.EV invests GBP £2.5M in four new ultra-rapid charging hubs

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
#
cartech
#
clean technologies
#
sustainability
Be.EV is investing GBP £2.5 million to install four ultra-rapid EV charging hubs in London, creating 30 new 150kW bays to boost the city's charging network.
Ps   steve varley   headshot

Steve Varley named Senior Advisor at Warburg Pincus in Europe

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
#
partner programmes
#
clean technologies
#
sustainability
Steve Varley has joined Warburg Pincus as Senior Advisor to enhance its European Industrials and Business Services group amid evolving tech-driven markets.
Realistic plant based bioplastic food containers with fresh vegetables on clean table

Xampla secures $14 million to scale plant-based plastic alternatives

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
#
clean technologies
#
capital
#
sustainability
Xampla has raised $14 million to scale its plant-based Morro materials, aiming to replace over 10 billion single-use plastic items within five years.
Illustration trucks ships planes moving goods across europe map green landscapes emissions

Europa Worldwide adopts Blue Yonder for carbon emissions tracking

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
#
supply chain
#
clean technologies
#
sustainability
Europa Worldwide Group has adopted Blue Yonder's emissions reporting tech to enhance carbon management and meet growing sustainability demands across its logistics operations.
Matias final

Exclusive: CommScope on how AI is boosting data centre infrastructure

Mon, 11th Aug 2025
#
hyperscale
#
dc
#
supply chain
AI surges are driving data centres in Australia, Singapore and Ireland to boost power use and connectivity, sparking new demands for sustainability and innovation.
Other developments b   5

Echelon & Iberdrola invest EUR €2 billion in Spanish data centres

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
#
hyperscale
#
dc
#
ai
Echelon Data Centres and Iberdrola launch a EUR €2bn joint venture to build renewable-powered hyperscale data centres across Spain, starting near Madrid.
Realistic photo uk ireland office workers showing stress tiredness at desks

Stress tops workplace risks for UK & Ireland, study finds

Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
#
hybrid & remote work
#
healthtech
#
clean technologies
Stress affects 64% of workers in the UK and Ireland, leading workplace risks, with many reporting incidents linked to mental health and safety gaps, a study finds.
Realistic illustration wind turbines solar panels green landscape clear sky renewable energy

Logicalis achieves carbon neutrality in key emissions with renewables

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
#
power / energy
#
clean technologies
#
sustainability
Logicalis has achieved carbon neutrality across key emissions by adopting renewables in six countries and cutting Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 10%.
Sleek modern commercial airplane in flight clear sky with digital ai elements

Virgin Atlantic deepens TCS partnership for AI transformation

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
#
digital transformation
#
cx
#
martech
Virgin Atlantic has extended its partnership with Tata Consultancy for seven years to accelerate AI-led digital transformation across its core airline operations.
Screenshot 2025 05 29 at 14

Currys rolls out VoCoVo headsets to staff to tackle shop crime

Thu, 29th May 2025
#
clean technologies
#
headsets
#
sustainability
Currys is fitting all staff in its 301 UK stores with VoCoVo headsets to combat rising shoplifting and improve communication and safety.