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In response to the increasingly complex Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosure demands, global professional services firm EY, and technology leader IBM have launched a new sustainability reporting Managed Services solution. This innovative solution is designed to assist companies in efficiently capturing, analyzing, and managing sustainability data while providing assurance-ready…

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies continue to evolve, Microsoft is leading the charge in enhancing their sustainability, recognizing the significant environmental impact of these advanced systems. The tech giant has identified three key areas to focus on improving the sustainability of AI operations: optimizing data center energy and water efficiency,…

Formula E, the premier electric car racing series, has announced a key partnership with Aggreko, a world-renowned provider of mobile modular power, temperature control, and energy services. This collaboration, set to last multiple years, signifies a major step forward in powering Formula E events with sustainable energy solutions across the…

In recent years, the alarming escalation in frequency and severity of floods across Africa has illuminated the urgent need for effective flood management strategies. These natural disasters not only claim lives but also cause extensive damage to homes, infrastructure, and economies. Whether it’s along the expansive banks of the Nile…

The World Bank Group and the African Development Bank Group have announced a partnership aimed at providing electricity access to at least 300 million people in Africa by the year 2030. This ambitious project seeks to address one of the continent’s most critical development challenges: the significant lack of access…

NASA has unveiled the first part of its Space Sustainability Strategy, a significant step in enhancing the agency’s efforts to safeguard space environments. This new strategy, announced on Tuesday, highlights NASA’s commitment to maintaining the viability of space operations for future generations. NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy emphasized the urgency…

Professor Boateng Onwona-Agyeman, who leads the GMES and Africa Marine and Coastal Areas Management for North and West Africa (MarCNoWA) Project from the University of Ghana, has partnered with Dr Zolana Joao, the head of the Angola National Space Programme Management Office (GGPEN), through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This…

After weeks of delays, the European Council has finally approved the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, marking a significant step forward in corporate accountability for environmental and human rights issues within their supply chains. However, the final version of the directive has been notably diluted from its original proposal, much…

Nairobi’s skyline has been transformed by the groundbreaking initiatives of Purple Tower, which has emerged as a pioneer in sustainable architecture and urban development.  Situated strategically near the Nyayo roundabout along Mombasa Road, Purple Tower, certified as a grade A EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) green building by…

Google has announced its commitment to environmental sustainability by pledging to purchase at least $35 million in carbon removal credits over the next year. This initiative comes in response to the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) own commitment to buy $35 million worth of carbon removal credits through its Carbon…