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European commission encourages more transparency for data centres

The European Commission has proposed a common rating scheme for data centres aimed at increasing transparency on their energy use and supporting their sustainable integration into Europe's energy system.

Susan Wright

21 September 2026

Renewable energy

Renewable supply shortfalls threaten companies’ 100% clean energy goals

Global businesses are making progress towards 100% renewable electricity, but many say policy, market and procurement barriers are still slowing adoption and limiting access to the renewable energy they need.

Susan Wright

21 September 2026

AI and sustainability

Sustainability concerns present a serious barrier to AI adoption especially for smaller businesses

Whilst many larger businesses and multinationals are already adopting AI, only three in 10 UK small business owners (31%) say they are using AI to support their enterprises, according to new research from Novuna Business Finance.

Susan Wright

18 September 2026

Climate risk

Europe’s ‘summer of truth’ must now lead to action

Reacting to the State of the European Union address, the European Environmental Bureau calls for Europe to take action to face the globe’s most significant security challenges posed by growing climate, environmental and pollution risks.

Susan Wright

18 September 2026

Conservation

National Geographic Society funds inaugural wetland conservation projects through new Blue Boundaries programme

The National Geographic Society has announced grants to the first cohort of Explorers for Blue Boundaries, a new programme in partnership with the Chubb Charitable Foundation.

Susan Wright

17 September 2026

Sustainable Development

Sustainable Development Impact Meetings 2026 to focus on planet, technology and investment

Close to 1000 leaders from government, business, international organisations, civil society and academia will gather in New York for the World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Meetings 2026 (SDIM26), from 21 to 24 September.

Susan Wright

17 September 2026

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Sustainability concerns present a serious barrier to AI adoption especially for smaller businesses

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National Geographic Society funds inaugural wetland conservation projects through new Blue Boundaries programme

Sustainable Development Impact Meetings 2026 to focus on planet, technology and investment

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