Environment

Why local authorities are fundamental to the success of ChargePoint rollouts 

We hear from Will Temperley, Founder of Fortis Foundation, about the crucial role local authorities play in the success of ChargePoint rollouts amidst the global shift towards electric vehicles.  As countries around the world wake up to climate...

EnerVenue’s green energy storage powers South America with VedantaESS deal 

EnerVenue, the first company to bring metal-hydrogen batteries capable of 30,000 cycles to the clean energy revolution, has announced a Master Supply Agreement with VedantaESS. Per the terms of the deal, VedantaESS will procure and deploy 525 MWh of...

The human capital challenge for the development of Smart Cities in Latin America 

In this article, Daniel Yankelevich, Co-founder of Practia, a company bridging the gap between businesses and technology, discusses human capital’s impact on Smart City progression in the Latin America region.  What image comes to mind when you...

How manufacturers can put their sustainability strategies back on track 

In a world grappling with economic challenges and the urgent need for collective environmental responsibility, Mikko Urho, CEO of Visual Components, sheds light on how manufacturers can recalibrate their sustainability strategies.   Manufacturers...

The drone industry can power new revenue streams and decarbonise key sectors 

The global drone market is experiencing explosive growth driven by technological advances and rising commercial demand. It’s projected that by 2030, the worldwide shipments of commercial drones will reach 9.6 million, with the UK alone expected to...

EnviroBuild named finalist in 2023 Irish Construction Industry Awards

EnviroBuild is pleased to announce that it has received a nomination for the 2023 Irish Construction Industry Awards. Along with seven other construction businesses across Ireland, EnviroBuild have been chosen as a finalist in the hotly contested...

Harnessing AI and ML for enhanced public transport 

In this article by Giorgio Sarno, Senior Data Scientist, Stratio Automotive, we explore how Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning systems can make public transport a greener and more reliable service, and a more obvious choice for commuters. ...

EV infrastructure: The only way forward is through intelligent collaboration 

We hear from Mark Winn, Head of EV Strategy, SMS, on the importance of collaboration to embrace and enhance the future of our EV infrastructures.   Not all EV charging infrastructure in the UK is currently fit for purpose. Those involved in the...

Transforming construction sustainability with real-time emission tracking 

In this article, we speak to Kristoffer Debois, VP of Software North America, Trackunit, about the intricate task of tracking emissions for both the evidence and insights on reaching sustainability goals. Particularly, in the construction sector where...

Striking a balance: Development and the protection of sensitive wildlife 

From mammals to insects, ensuring there is space and consideration for all inhabitants is a sign of a well-designed built environment. Among all our efforts for sustainability, whether that is focusing on waste and pollution or throwing funding at energy...

The future of Smart Homes with IoT home energy management systems 

In this interview between Fortune China and Ms Jingdan Na, Vice President of Marketing and Strategy and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Tuya, we hear of the innovations in the IoT space and its role in climate change.  In June, Fortune China unveiled...

BT and Johnson Controls collaborate to help businesses reach net zero faster 

BT and Johnson Controls has announced a new collaboration to help business customers in the UK and internationally benefit from Smart buildings technology to digitally monitor, analyse and optimise energy use in workplaces. Buildings from offices to...