The semiconductor industry is at present the juggernaut of economic growth. However, the construction of semiconductor fabs is rather complex and capital-demanding, more so in the U.S. To address the issues in this area, industry thought leaders met at the Semiconductor Plant Design Engineering & Construction Summit held in Phoenix, Arizona, on November 6-7, 2024 […]

The American EPC & Project Management Summit 2024 was a grand success. It was held on 24-25 Oct, 2024 in Houston, Texas. This included industry leaders, innovative minds, and experts. They discussed the new trends, hurdles, and solutions faced in the management of large projects. Furthermore, the event allowed the participants to be part of […]

The semiconductor industry is now at a point where sustainability is meeting technological advancements. Moreover, the demand for chips globally has reached its peak. The revenues of the industry are projected to exceed $1 trillion soon. So, semiconductor manufacturers are under increasing pressure to balance production capabilities with responsibility for the environment. Moreover, modern semiconductor […]

The semiconductor industry’s explosive growth and accelerating complexity require highly accurate environmental control in the fabrication plants. Computational fluid dynamics or CFD modeling has emerged as a staple in the design and optimization of HVAC systems for semiconductor fabrication plants. By modeling airflow, temperature distribution, and particle movement, CFD helps engineers to develop cleaner, more […]

The semiconductor industry is showing explosive growth, with yearly increases of 6 to 8% expected till 2030. Such industry-wide growth puts unprecedented demands on facility design and environmental control systems. Furthermore, humidity control remains at the heart of semiconductor manufacturing. This is to ensure product quality and prevent costly defects. Advanced humidity control is not […]

The much anticipated Semiconductor Plant Design Engineering & Construction Summit is scheduled for November 6-7, 2024, in Phoenix, Arizona. This top event brings the semiconductor manufacturing industry’s best minds together with an exceptional lineup of partners who are driving innovation and excellence in semiconductor plant construction and design. It ranges from its gold sponsors to […]

The semiconductor industry leads the pack in technological advancement. Its influences are direct and indirect to the success of thousands of products and industries. However, the layout and construction of a fab or semiconductor manufacturing plant demand huge financial investment. Hence, cost management strategies in semiconductor plant engineering are crucial for the long-term feasibility and […]

The construction industry is going through a technological revolution with AI and predictive analytics transforming the face of project management. Spearheading this change is Foresight, one of the Bronze Sponsors of the American EPC & Project Management Summit 2024. This article discusses how Foresight manages construction projects and provides insights into the American EPC & […]

The space of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction is fast-paced and project managers often handle increasingly complex challenges. The increasing size and intricacy of projects often make traditional management methods obsolete. It fails to maintain efficiency and control costs. This is where lean construction principles can change EPC project delivery.  It has the ability to reshape […]

The American EPC & Project Management Summit 2024 is crafted to become an exceptional gathering for industry professionals. It takes place on the 24th & 25th of October in Houston, Texas. Furthermore, PARASCADD Private Limited has partnered as a Bronze Sponsor for the event. This will show its vase experience together with innovative services in […]

The fast global proliferation of data centers has been driven by the exponential rise of data and processing needs. The unquenchable need for processing power has brought to light a crucial problem, though. This problem is balancing the sustainability of the environment with operational efficiency. The use of conventional cooling techniques in the establishments does […]

The massive amounts of waste heat that data centers produce are becoming an urgent problem. The data centers are growing in size and processing capacity. Traditionally, this waste product of demanding computing activities was dissipated through energy-expensive cooling systems as an undesired burden. A paradigm change is happening, though, and data center waste heat is […]

The advent of the digital age has brought forth unparalleled technical progress. It has fundamentally altered our daily lives, occupations, and interactions with the outside world. Furthermore, the data center sector, which provides the vital infrastructure for our networked society, is central to this change. Moreover, the data center sector is adopting novel methods of […]

Today’s data center industry needs to keep evolving with time while keeping sustainability and efficiency in its operations. To achieve this, a new partnership has emerged that promises to shape the future of data center design, engineering, and construction. HOPPECKE, Europe’s largest privately owned manufacturer of industrial batteries, has joined the prestigious lineup of sponsors […]

Data Centers need to keep two elements as paramount today. These elements are uptime and efficiency. Furthermore, a new frontier has emerged that demands a delicate balance between technological prowess and environmental sustainability. To achieve this balance, the Data Centre Design Engineering & Construction Summit brings the brightest minds to one place to discuss the […]

Upholding strong security protocols is crucial in the context of data center operations. It protects sensitive information, vital applications, and vital infrastructure. Furthermore, the facilities are getting more networked and complex. So, this raises the risk of security lapses and unauthorized access. Fortunately, Virtual Local Area Networks, or VLAN, provide a powerful means of enhancing […]

The digital revolution is accelerating more than ever. Hence, the demand for robust and energy-efficient infrastructure is a top priority for organizations worldwide. The Data Centre Design Engineering & Construction Summit on 11-12 June 2024 in Barcelona, Spain stands at the forefront of this crucial endeavor. The event is set to convene the most brilliant […]

Enterprises rely heavily on data. Thus, maintaining data centers’ ongoing functioning is of utmost importance. The expanding variety of natural and man-made dangers that these vital facilities must contend with is extreme. So, it has made seismic resilience and disaster preparedness in data center design and construction essential. Moreover, catastrophic occurrences can severely damage these […]

The Data Centre Design Engineering & Construction Summit is set to take place in Barcelona, Spain on June 11-12, 2024. It is a premiere event that focuses on shaping the future of energy-efficient data centers. Moreover, it has significant attention from industry leaders and innovators to contribute. Among the esteemed sponsors, Sauermann Kimo will be […]

The Energy Efficiency For Data Centers Summit was held on May 16-17, 2024 in Dallas TX, USA. The data center industry’s energy requirements will represent 7–20% of the world’s energy consumption by 2030. This is because of the soaring demand for technology. In light of this, the Energy Efficiency For Data Centers Summit aimed to […]

Do you know that by 2030 the size of the data center market will reach $421bn? This data consumption and storage surge calls for the construction of cutting-edge data centers worldwide. So, as the quest for sustainable and energy-efficient infrastructure intensifies, industry leaders are convening for the Data Centre Design Engineering & Construction Summit in […]

Data Center operations reflect an ever-evolving threat landscape. Due to the critical nature of them, resilience and security is a top priority. This is where Immutable design principles give a promising approach for data centers. Furthermore, they aim to fortify the data center infrastructure against cyber threats. It also aims to minimize the impact of […]

The foundation of today’s digital infrastructure is made up of data centers. It holds vital computer resources and provides support for a multitude of services and applications. Furthermore, organizations’ generation and processing of enormous volumes of data has made the construction of scalable and effective data centers essential. The first variables considered during the data […]

Data centers are facilities that consume large amounts of energy. Moreover, their cooling systems form a major part of this energy consumption. Green roof technologies for data centers present a sustainable solution here. These roofs provide natural insulation and can help reduce heat transfer. This reduces the cooling load needed to maintain an ideal temperature […]

The optimization of energy efficiency in data center white spaces is a critical issue in the sustainable digital world of today. White spaces, which house servers, storage units, and other IT hardware, are frequently the main energy users and heat producers. So, confinement measures have become essential. It enhances white space performance, minimizes energy waste, […]

UPS in data centers plays a vital role. It ensures an uninterrupted power supply. This prevents catastrophic data loss and operational disruptions. Furthermore, aside from backup power, it can also be used for grid integration and energy conservation. This article examines the use of UPS battery banks for grid services by data centers. It also […]

The data center industry is rapidly moving towards high-density data center computing. The reason for this is the unquenchable need for data processing and storage. Moreover, the technological landscape is changing. There have been huge advances in high-performance computing, AI, ML, and advanced data analytics. So, this means that old low-density server settings must give […]

The digital era has given way to unmatched data generation and storage requirements. Data Centers come at the focal point of meeting these requirements. However, this growth has brought sustainability and energy consumption challenges. Moreover, the technology sector is expected to account for close to 20% of the global energy demands. The Energy Efficiency for […]

Mission-critical operations and insatiable computing need to merge when it comes to data centers. So, energy efficiency has become a critical issue. Energy efficiency has emerged as a key strategic goal. Given the continued expansion of these facilities’ size and complexity, it applies to cost reductions and environmental sustainability. The core of this project is […]

The goal of operational excellence and efficiency has emerged as a key concern as data centers change. The requirement for efficient simulation and testing environments has grown. This is because these mission-critical facilities get larger and more sophisticated. This is the point at which digital twins and virtualization combine to create something compelling. It has […]

Did you know that the data center market size is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.2% till 2030? This shows the growing demand for these facilities. Furthermore, these vast buildings, which house hundreds of servers and storage devices, require tremendous energy. This is to run and maintain a cool environment. Moreover, the growing […]

The rapid digital transformation today has made data centers come to the forefront of the digital infrastructure. Moreover, this rapid growth has brought sustainable practices and energy-efficient operations into focus. This is where the energy efficiency for data centers summit comes into force. The summit taking place on May 16-17, 2024, in Dallas TX, USA […]

Real-time data processing has become more and more in demand as a result of the IoT era. Edge computing has therefore come to be seen as a response to this need. Edge data centers are positioned strategically closer to end users and devices. It maximizes the energy economy and provides low-latency services. Furthermore, the growth […]

The global pivot toward sustainable transportation and renewable energy has given a boost to lithium-ion batters and in turn construction of gigafactories. The Global Summit on Gigafactory Design & Construction was held in Berlin, Germany on April 18-19, 2024. It emerged as a critical convergence point for industry pioneers to tackle this challenge of growing […]

Businesses are searching for innovative strategies when it comes to supply chain decarbonization. An effective remedy for it stands to be blue carbon. The term blue carbon describes the carbon that is taken up by coastal ecosystems. It includes salt marshes, seagrass meadows, and mangrove forests. Huge volumes of carbon dioxide can be stored in […]

The 2nd Scope 3 Emission Reduction Summit was held on April 18-19, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. Leaders in the industry, specialists, and decision-makers convened for this event. They discussed the difficult task of lowering Scope 3 emissions. Scope 3 emissions account for a substantial amount of a company’s carbon footprint. As a result, it is […]

The growth of data centers is showing unmatched signs of growth today. It makes the need for sustainable practices and operations that are energy efficient crucial. So, this is where data center standards and certification play a central role in making the industry go on an environment-friendly path. Furthermore, these standards and certifications provide a […]

Did you know that battery manufacturing is expected to grow more than 10 times by the end of the decade? This shows the demand for gigafactories and how they are transforming the manufacturing landscape. However, these colossal operations face a formidable challenge: equipment supply shortages. Addressing these supply chain bottlenecks has become a top priority […]

Energy-extensive data centers are on the upward thrust as digitalization grows. Moreover, the IT sector is predicted to account for around 7-20% of the world’s electricity intake by 2030. This shows the importance of sustainable energy alternatives. One potential possibility is integrating wind power to support data center activities. Data Center operators can reduce their […]

Did you know scope 3 emissions make up 65-90% of a company’s carbon footprint? It makes it crucial to comprehend Scope 3 emission hotspots to intervene effectively in the current sustainability initiatives. These emissions show the indirect effects on the environment of a company’s value chain. It includes the consumption of products by consumers, business […]

The shift to a more sustainable energy source has made battery gigafactories crucial to the development of a more sustainable future. These massive manufacturing facilities are under increasing pressure to reconsider their manufacturing procedures and supply chain plans in light of the circular economy. Gigafactory operators can reduce their environmental impact while creating new opportunities […]

The increase in energy demands and demand for data brings several challenges for data centers. These demands can no longer be completed through cooling systems that are conventional. Evaporative technologies in data centers come out as an effective solution in such a situation. What is evaporative technology in a data center you ask? It is […]

Gigafactories are a major force helping in the transition to renewable energy and EVs. It makes sustainable transport possible through the production of millions of lithium-ion batteries annually. However, the use of complex technologies in this process makes it susceptible to cyber attacks. This makes cybersecurity in gigafactory necessary throughout the process of planning and […]

Did you know that Scope 3 emissions account for over three-quarters of emissions from a company on average? These emissions occurring throughout the value chain can be challenging to avert. However, employees and consumers can be powerful elements to help a company in scope 3 emission reduction. It can help an organization get some innovative […]

Data centers are facing increasing challenges in maintaining a consistent and effective power supply. The reason stands to be the growing demand for processing power and data storage. Conventional grid-based power sources frequently experience fluctuations and interruptions. So, this results in expensive downtime and data loss. So, numerous data center operators have been motivated to […]

Optimizing gigafactory layouts has become essential for guaranteeing smooth gigafactory operations and maximizing production in the battery manufacturing industry. These enormous facilities, devoted to producing lithium-ion batteries on a never-before-seen scale, need careful planning and design. It helps to maximize productivity, reduce bottlenecks, and satisfy the growing demand for energy storage solutions.  This article explores […]

Today, businesses face rising pressure to reduce their carbon footprint owing to increasing climate change. Scope 3 emissions. These are the indirect emissions occurring through the value chain of a company accounting majority of the footprint. One of the major considerations to reduce this footprint should be product and packaging as they contribute a large […]

The reliance on data centers is increasing every day. This has led to cybercriminals and disgruntled insiders targeting facilities. The breach of data by them in turn results in data theft, service disruptions, financial losses, and reputational damage. Furthermore, the growth of adoption of IoT, edge computing, and more are making the attack surface larger. […]

If we look at traditional data center architecture, data needs to move from storage devices to compute resources for processing and then transfer back. This constant shuttling of data in data centers takes a lot of energy. This not only goes into the data transfer itself but also into giving power to the networking equipment […]

As companies work to decrease their Scope 3 emissions, which often make up most of their carbon footprint, regular methods alone may not be enough. Rules, investor hopes, and customer demands are coming together. This is to make decreasing Scope 3 emissions an important task, needing new thinking and bold actions. One area gaining interest […]

Did you know over 3.6 billion people already reside in areas that are highly susceptible to climate change? This necessitates immediate action to combat it. To do so, many people are turning to greener sources of energy worldwide. The emergence of EV cars and renewable energy like solar and wind are becoming major factors in […]

The Net Zero Ports And Harbours Summit was held on March 14-15, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. Furthermore, leaders in the field, decision-makers, and specialists came together for two days. They exchanged ideas, tactics, and state-of-the-art approaches. The goal was to decarbonize international ports and harbours. As essential entry points for international trade, ports and harbours […]

Data centers enable the digital world we see today. However, these large computing power plants have high energy costs. Consequently, they are under tremendous pressure in all storage areas to maintain balance. This is between environmental sustainability and efficiency. The reason remains the growing demand for data processing and storage. Energy efficiency is critical to […]

Data centers are energy-intensive facilities. Furthermore, they consume a lot of electricity to power their servers, cooling systems, and more. Moreover, they contribute around 2% of the greenhouse gas emissions globally. A solution to all of these challenges is location management for data centers. It can ensure the long-term sustainability of data center operations along […]

Water is an essential resource of life and it supports businesses, communities, and ecosystems at once. The demand for sustainable water management is growing. The reason stands to be urbanization, population expansion, climate change, and more. It poses an even bigger challenge when it comes to gigafactories. These factories make large-scale production of lithium-ion batteries […]

Corporations in their drive to cut down on greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change are faced with the difficult challenge of addressing scope 3 emissions from the value chain. One large contributor to these indirect emissions is the operations of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). These act as suppliers, vendors, or service providers. So, […]

Did you know that climate change is one of the biggest threats to health facing humanity? Every year it takes the lives of over 13 million people. It impacts human health in aspects like respiratory diseases, water-borne diseases, etc. Moreover, it also leads to consequences for agriculture, biodiversity, the economy, and more. One of the […]

High-stakes battery production relies on precision and reliability. The complex combination of advanced technologies and a strong supply chain is important in this area. However, the supply chain challenges of ensuring a smooth flow of specialized battery manufacturing equipment have been getting tougher with the soaring global demand for batteries driven by surging electric vehicles […]

The manufacturing of batteries is a dynamic industry that is expanding quickly and creatively. Thus, cutting-edge technologies have the potential to completely change how gigafactories are planned and built. One such idea that is gaining momentum in a variety of businesses is digital twins. It aims to promote cost-effective operations, maximize resource utilization, and streamline […]

Climate change is an element that demands urgent tackling due to economic impacts, ecosystem disruption, and more. So, it has become the top priority for businesses worldwide. Moreover, as the effects of global warming increase, companies are under increased pressure to reduce the impact and shift to clean and renewable sources. Power purchase agreements are […]

The business landscape has become climate-conscious. So, companies are under constant pressure to measure and mitigate the environmental impact precisely. This is across each facet of their operations. Although there has been an increase in the pace of emission reduction initiatives, scope 3 emissions continue to provide a formidable barrier for tracking and management. In […]

Gigafactories are major facilities having intricate production lines and equipment. Moreover, these structures are built to meet the growing demand for batteries or electric components. Nevertheless, the scale of production this shows comes with a high energy demand. This demand is for vast assembly lines, climate control systems, equipment, and more. So, traditional heating and […]

Gigafactories are assuming a central role with time as the EV space is growing. These large facilities producing batteries apart from the production line and high tech demands one other requirement. This requirement is for precise control of humidity levels in the plant. This is where a gigafactory dry room comes into the picture. Specialized […]

The maritime industry faces an immense challenge. It must significantly reduce its climate impact. Developing green corridor operations emerges as a pivotal solution. Ports and harbors play a crucial role here. They serve as gateways for adopting transformative green technologies. These innovations can make maritime operations far more sustainable. This comprehensive article explores the cutting-edge […]

The marine sector is making great efforts to reduce carbon emissions from port and shipping activities. Two methods that ports are using to cut emissions are electrification and shore power. However, there are issues with uptime and dependability when charging infrastructure is scaled up. These can disrupt port operations. Furthermore, damaged or faulty charging stations […]

The electric vehicle space is booming and shows no signs of slowing down over the next decade. This has made automakers and cell manufacturers focus on undertaking gigafactory construction projects. These gigafactories show dedicated, large-scale manufacturing. Moreover, these are just designed to make lithium-ion batteries and packs to power electric vehicles.  However, making these complex […]

Electric vehicles and lithium-ion batteries are seeing a surging demand today. As a result, it has fueled a rapid expansion of gigafactories for battery manufacturing. So, each company is racing to establish large-scale production facilities worldwide.  Moreover, the need for flexibility and agility in the construction design is known.  This nimble manufacturing allows companies to […]

Ports worldwide are transitioning towards shore power and capabilities of cold ironing. This brings new risks in cyber threats that target these port charging networks. Electrification of ports holds immense significance for reducing environmental impact but the increased complexity gives way to interceptability. Cyber resilience or cyber security for shore power stands to be key […]

Climate change is accelerating and so is the need to curb emissions across complex supply chains. The 2nd Scope 3 Emission Reduction Summit aims to boost progress on this front by gathering corporate sustainability leaders from around the world to discuss initiatives and solutions. Ecohz has joined as a silver sponsor of the event to […]

Amidst the quickening climate crisis, companies must urgently cut greenhouse gas emissions. Achieving comprehensive net-zero emissions hinges on this crucial action across intricate global value chains. Many organizations have made progress in reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions from owned operations. However, fully addressing diffuse Scope 3 emissions remains a major challenge. Furthermore, scope 3 […]

As ports pursue decarbonization goals, accurately measuring greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is essential. It helps in establishing baselines, identifying reduction opportunities, and monitoring progress. Furthermore, port carbon footprinting provides a methodology for quantifying port-related emissions across all sources and activities.  By implementing comprehensive carbon footprinting, ports can gain granular visibility. This is into their carbon […]

As momentum builds worldwide to tackle climate change and decarbonize the transportation sector, global ports and harbors are increasingly focused on reducing their environmental impact. A key priority is enabling ships that call at their terminals to turn off their auxiliary engines while docked and plug into clean shoreside electricity.  This practice of providing onshore […]

Manufacturing is an energy-intensive process that accounts for over 25% of global greenhouse gas emissions. With rising costs and tightening regulations around carbon footprints, manufacturers are under pressure to operate more efficiently while minimizing environmental impact. Artificial intelligence presents a solution through intelligent production scheduling to optimize energy use and lowering emissions. So, in this […]

The transition to renewable energy is accelerating globally. It is driven by ambitious climate goals, falling technology costs, and rising demand. Furthermore, corporations are at the forefront of this shift. They are increasingly procuring renewables through power purchase agreements (PPAs). It helps to reduce emissions, lowers energy costs, and also meets sustainability commitments. In this […]

As countries and corporations around the world ramp up their climate ambitions and commit to aggressive emission reduction targets, a holistic approach to carbon accounting is crucial. While companies have made strides in improving energy efficiency and transitioning to renewable energy to reduce their direct Scope 1 and 2 emissions, Scope 3 emissions often form […]

As corporations worldwide set ambitious sustainability goals, the transition to renewable energy is accelerating. To meet emissions reduction targets, companies are increasingly procuring renewable energy through corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs). However, negotiating and managing PPAs requires expertise that many organizations need to gain. This is where advisors like Act Renewable provide critical guidance on […]

As more boats and ships switch to electric propulsion, there is a growing need for convenient, high-powered electric charging solutions at ports, marinas, and harbors globally. However, unlike electric cars which can use standardized connectors, there is currently a lack of consistency. This is the case when it comes to electric charging voltages and connectors […]

The transition to renewable energy is integral for corporations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint. Moreover, Power purchase agreements (PPAs) have emerged as a popular mechanism for procuring renewable energy. As a major player in this space, Axpo will share valuable insights at the upcoming Net Zero Energy Sourcing & Power Purchase Agreements summit in Berlin. […]

Did you know over the last decade energy storage has become a mainstream adoption rather than a niche technology? The declining costs of storage with supporting policies help in increasing deployment. Moreover, adding storage to renewables like solar, power, or wind is becoming an ideal strategy. It helps to increase the factors of capacity, optimize […]

On 1-2 February 2024, the food and beverage industry came together in Berlin, Germany for the 2nd Net Zero Food & Beverage Forum. This two-day event focused on the critical challenge of decarbonization and also strategies to achieve net zero emissions.  Throughout the forum, industry leaders, experts, and innovators shared their insights on the transition […]

The Net Zero Data Centre Summit was held on 1-2 February 2024 in Berlin, Germany. It brought together leading experts across the data centre industry. They discussed strategies and solutions for maximizing energy efficiency and minimizing carbon emissions. Organized by Future Bridge, the two-day summit provided an in-depth look at technologies, designs, and best practices […]

The distribution and logistics sector is at an inflection point. Pressure is mounting for logistics companies and shippers to take decisive climate action. This is with transportation accounting for nearly 30% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore, logistics leaders recognize the scale of this challenge. So, 80% consider sustainability a top priority, but only 25% […]

Scope 3 emissions originating from a company’s supply chain often comprise the bulk of its carbon footprint. So, supplier engagement is critical for driving down these indirect greenhouse gas emissions. This is through collaboration, incentives, contractual requirements, and capability building.  This comprehensive guide provides proven strategies for getting suppliers to commit to emissions reductions. This […]

The energy landscape is transforming as corporations and governments worldwide push for decarbonization. Renewable energy sources like solar and wind are key pillars of this clean energy transition. However, corporations looking to procure clean power face challenges. So, it includes policy uncertainty, lack of procurement expertise, and more. Power purchase agreements (PPAs) have emerged as […]

As maritime industries urgently seek to decarbonize operations and supply chains, ports are positioned to play a pivotal role by harnessing renewable energy resources. Located at major coastal load centers with offshore access, ports possess the land, infrastructure, and grid connectivity needed to serve as renewable energy hubs for green power generation, storage, and distribution. […]

Ports are major hubs of economic activity and crucial links in global supply chains. However, they are also disproportionately vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Moreover, they are significant contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. These are emissions from maritime operations, logistics, and assets. So, ports must urgently embrace port digitalization. It will help to […]

The transition away from fossil fuels is driving urgent demand for clean, low-carbon energy sources. Hydrogen has major potential as a renewable, universal fuel. It can displace hydrocarbon use. This is across transportation, power generation, heating, and industry. When produced via electrolysis powered by renewable electricity, hydrogen results in no carbon emissions when utilized.  However, […]

With climate change accelerating, data centres face growing pressure. It is to curb their substantial energy use and transition to renewable power sources. However, how can data centres achieve 24/7 carbon-free electricity while ensuring resilient operations? Data centre microgrids have emerged as a promising solution. It enables data centres to leverage local renewable generation and […]

Equipment-as-a-Service (EaaS) has recently emerged as an innovative new business model. It is gaining major traction among organizations. It includes especially the ones looking to significantly improve environmental performance. EaaS has the potential to unlock a multitude of sustainability benefits. These can dramatically enhance a company’s green credentials.  Let’s explore what makes Equipment-as-a-Service truly transformative […]

Virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) have emerged as an innovative way for corporations to procure renewable energy. By contracting offsite projects remotely, Virtual PPAs allow companies to source clean power without major onsite investments. This approach offers considerable advantages. However, it also poses unique risks and challenges compared to traditional electricity procurement.  In this comprehensive […]

The data centre industry stands on the brink of a sustainability revolution. With energy consumption spiraling upwards, operators face mounting pressure. It comes from governments, investors, and the public to dramatically curb emissions. So, the race is on to find solutions that reconcile our insatiable demand for data. It comes with the urgent need to […]

Corporations around the world are increasingly looking to procure renewable energy. It helps to meet their sustainability goals and hedge against energy market volatility. Two of the most common ways for corporations to purchase renewable energy are power purchase agreements (PPAs) and energy attribute certificates (EACs). Both PPAs and EACs allow companies to power their […]

Renewable energy power purchase agreements (PPAs) have become an essential tool. They are powerful for corporations looking to procure clean power directly from wind, solar, and other renewable energy projects. However, PPA negotiations are complex. Multiple factors like project options, market conditions, risk exposure, and contract terms need to be balanced.  It is the only […]

Data centres have become essential digital infrastructures today. The reason stands to be the meteoric rise of data usage and cloud computing worldwide. However, their massive energy appetites and greenhouse gas emissions raise critical sustainability issues. As key stakeholders collectively target net zero emissions, events like February’s Net Zero Data Centre Summit in Berlin emerge […]

The global maritime shipping industry is embarking on an unprecedented transition. This is from conventional bunker fuels to low and zero-carbon alternative energy sources. It includes liquefied natural gas (LNG), methanol, biofuels, hydrogen, ammonia, batteries, wind power, and nuclear. So, this energy transformation is essential for the industry. It helps meet greenhouse gas reduction targets […]

The maritime industry is rapidly transitioning towards electrification and alternative fuels. It reduces emissions and meets sustainability goals. Ports play a crucial role in enabling and supporting the energy transition of ships. They provide shore power and charging infrastructure. So, developing effective port electrification strategies is key to facilitating vessel charging and supporting decarbonization. This […]

For corporations worldwide, Scope 3 emissions present the most complex piece of the climate puzzle. As indirect impacts from activities like raw material production, business travel, and product disposal, Scope 3 occurs outside a company’s operations. While these emissions compose the majority of total corporate footprints, their dispersed nature across murky supply chains makes Scope […]

Scope 3 emissions refer to indirect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It occurs in a company’s value chain. As per the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, Scope 3 is an optional reporting category. It allows organizations to account for all remaining emissions in their value chain that are not captured under Scope 1 and Scope 2. Scope 3 […]

Reducing value chain emissions is becoming imperative for companies. This is as expectations grow for businesses to take responsibility for their full climate impact. While many organizations have made progress measuring and reducing scope 1 and 2 emissions from their operations, scope 3 emissions that occur across the broader value chain remain a blind spot […]

With the urgency of climate change intensifying, companies are scrambling to address their greenhouse gas footprints. While many focus first on reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions from their direct operations, Scope 3 poses a far greater challenge.  Moreover, scope 3 encompasses all indirect upstream and downstream emissions across a company’s entire value chain.  Tackling […]