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A single smartphone emits ~55 kg of CO₂ over its life. Electronics as a whole? Around 2–3% of global GHG emissions. Our tech comes with a carbon cost — and it's time we paid more attention to it.
November 4, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Each @circularcomputing.bsky.social laptop saves 316 kg CO₂, 190k litres of water, and 1,200 kg of resources. They also fund one week of clean water per sale with @charitywater.bsky.social. Carbon-neutral tech that gives back because impact isn't just environmental.
October 31, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Many SMEs overlook digital emissions - cloud storage, video calls, and unused devices all add up. These hidden tech drains hit your bottom line and your carbon goals. What's hiding in your IT stack?
October 30, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Nearly 40 million tonnes of tech are discarded without formal recycling every year. Out of 50 million tonnes of e-waste, only one fifth is recovered. Each unrecycled device is wasted carbon, lost materials and reputational risk.
October 29, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Digi-Wise is showing what inclusive AI looks like. Led by EducationAboveAll with partners at MIT, Harvard and @undp.org, it's helping children learn and question AI on their own terms. Ferby is already reaching millions of students in India in local languages.
October 24, 2025 at 9:29 AM
The UK cut overall emissions to 371 MtCO₂e in 2024, but look closer: gas use in buildings still rose by roughly 2%, and residence-based emissions jumped 2.5% in Q2. If energy audits aren't built in at the start of every net zero plan, we're leaving the back door wide open to fossil fuel resurgence.
October 23, 2025 at 2:35 PM
We celebrate digital growth while ignoring the water it swallows. One data centre can consume millions of litres a day. In regions already short on water, that's not innovation - it's extraction.
October 21, 2025 at 2:42 PM
AI is protecting rainforests. @rainforestcx's solar-powered sensors listen for chainsaws in real time.
Their models alert rangers fast—and have saved forests in 37+ countries.
Nature meets tech, and it works.
October 17, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Digital AI use drains water. Training GPT-3 used over 700,000 litres of water, and that's just one model. By 2027, global data centres could consume 4.2–6.6 billion cubic metres of water annually. We must find a more sustainable solution if we want to carry on expanding our use of AI for businesses.
October 16, 2025 at 11:43 AM
AI already accounts for 15–20% of data centre electricity, and could double by 2025. If your business uses AI tools, do you know the carbon cost? Your digital footprint is growing. Let's talk about managing it responsibly.
October 15, 2025 at 1:51 PM
If sustainability still feels like a "nice-to-have," this one's for you. It's no longer just about the climate. It's about your bottom line and the ROI and savings businesses can experience. If you don't want to do it for the planet, do it to stay on top, to be the go-to for your sector.
October 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
EU deregulation may reduce reporting burdens, but the risks are real: lost comparability, more greenwashing, costly data gaps. As one Danish CEO said: "Customers expect the data." Legal or not, sustainability transparency still matters.
October 7, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Not everything has to look perfect to be valuable. From wonky veg to repurposed homeware, brands like WonkyVegBoxes are proving that waste can be beautiful, useful, and affordable. A fresh take on sustainability—without the landfill.
October 3, 2025 at 9:50 AM
England just reversed a 9-year ban on onshore wind. New strategy promises 45,000 jobs, local investment, and faster planning. Communities hosting turbines can benefit too. One of the cheapest energy sources is finally back on the table.
October 1, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Carbon offsets aren't a shortcut to net zero. Emissions still count — even if you've paid to cancel them out. Net zero means cutting first, offsetting last, and only when necessary. Anything else is just outsourcing the problem.
September 30, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Incredible Edible Todmorden started by planting herbs outside a police station. Now 120+ groups grow and share food in public, teaching resilience, trust and climate action without permission. A global movement rooted in care—and soil.
September 26, 2025 at 4:51 PM
We are proud to stand with @globalcompactuk.bsky.social for SDG Flag Day, reaffirming our commitment to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and to building a more sustainable, inclusive future for all. #togetherfortheSDGs
September 25, 2025 at 4:41 PM
100,000 GPUs. Fully powered by hydropower. Stargate Norway is what happens when AI meets climate responsibility. A data centre built for the future - without the fossil footprint. A rare example of scale and sustainability working side by side. @nscale.com
September 19, 2025 at 2:17 PM
UK emissions fell to 479 Mt CO₂e in 2023. Lowest on record. But that includes overseas supply chain emissions too. If your business imports, outsources, or consumes, you're part of that footprint - whether or not you measure it.
September 18, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Global supply chains are under pressure to clean up. Buyers are demanding carbon data, ethical sourcing and transparency—at every tier. Even SMEs are being held to new standards. If you sell into a chain, this shift is already on your doorstep.
September 17, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Community Power Cornwall is building clean energy that stays local. From solar at a harbour to community-owned wind turbines, they're proving that renewables can be owned, funded, and shared by the people they serve.
September 12, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Your carbon footprint isn't just energy and travel. From your website to your bank account, emissions hide in places most businesses never think to look. If you're serious about reducing impact, start by seeing the full picture.
September 11, 2025 at 2:26 PM
UK GHG emissions dropped to 385 Mt CO₂e in 2023—53% lower than 1990. But emissions still cost the economy billions. The last mile to net zero runs through buildings, suppliers and everyday decisions. SMEs aren't too small to matter—they're too vital to ignore.
September 9, 2025 at 9:17 AM
The Falkirk Wheel has won the Gold Green Tourism Award four years running—thanks to strong net zero planning, hands-on community clean-ups, and thoughtful visitor design. A landmark proving public infrastructure can lead on climate and care.
September 5, 2025 at 4:19 PM
600+ Brighton residents raised £3M to fund solar on schools, businesses and EV charging points. Now SMEs can apply for solar grants too. Brighton Energy Co-op is proving that local ownership can build clean power—with real staying power.
August 29, 2025 at 4:52 PM