Circular Economy

Microsoft starts recycling rare earth elements from data centre hardware

China is estimated to be responsible for 70% of global rare earth element production –  with US tariffs now standing at 145%.

Melodie Michel

23 April 2025

Artificial Intelligence

‘Environmentally-positive AI is achievable’: Practical tips to mitigate AI’s climate impacts

Lessons from CSO Futures' sustainable AI webinar.

Melodie Michel

16 April 2025

Energy Transition

Growing data centre energy demand could delay fossil fuel phase-out

Nearly two-thirds of added generation to meet data centre demand is expected to come from fossil fuels.

Melodie Michel

16 April 2025

Artificial Intelligence

From green data centres to smart consumption: Watch CSO Futures' webinar on AI and sustainability

Measuring the carbon footprint of artificial intelligence is an incredibly complex task.

Melodie Michel

15 April 2025

Artificial Intelligence

IEA: AI holds potential to reduce emissions worth three times its own footprint

But barriers to adoption could severely limit this positive impact.

Melodie Michel

10 April 2025

CSO

Tech Mahindra Chief Sustainability Officer Sandeep Chandna on green data centres and IT eco-design

"Business as usual is not working now: there has to be improvements and eco-efficiency."

Melodie Michel

18 February 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Governments and private sector launch Coalition for Sustainable AI

Corporate members include Aveva, Ericsson, IBM, Nvidia, Salesforce, SAP and Schneider Electric.

Melodie Michel

13 February 2025

Artificial Intelligence

WEF charts roadmap to sustainable AI – and calls for collaboration

"Partnerships are critical to unlock AI’s potential while responsibly addressing its environmental impacts.”

Melodie Michel

22 January 2025

Data Centre Emissions

Data centres could consume 12% of US electricity within 4 years

This rapid growth is raising questions around emissions.

Melodie Michel

07 January 2025