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Energy-hungry and water-thirsty data centres pose risks for investors, with the build-out coinciding with a changing climate and rising demands in a more resource-scarce future

The EU Commission President set out a clear vision for cleaner power, stronger grids, computing capacity, protection from climate shocks, and partnerships with likeminded nations in her address this week, writes We Mean Business Coalition CEO Maria Mendiluce...

Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) publishes guiding principles for 'responsible' use of artificial intelligence within the corporate sustainability sector

WATCH NOW: Experts from Equans UK & Ireland, ISEP, and Sustained Futures offer their views and advice on how businesses can ensure their hiring and training delivers the workforce the UK needs for net zero

US tech giant to build three new data centres in Finland, backed by a 22-year nuclear power deal and support for onshore wind and battery storage

More than three quarters of business leaders claim their sustainability data is insufficient and is yet to be properly harnessed to tackle escalating climate risks

Workforce 2030: Andy Burnham is right - AI won't build Britain's energy infrastructure, but it could help build a workforce that's better equipped to deliver it, writes Spirit Energy's Matt Browell-Hook

Workforce 2030: Survey of 16 to 18-year-olds finds more than half believe green jobs are of higher value than traditional roles, with the prospect of a purposeful career a major selling point

Plus Amazon deforestation plunges to lowest level since 2013, Google inks 15-year solar PPA, and Malaysia's new 10-year energy efficiency plan, in our round up of the top green business news from around the world the week

Data centre developers could be required to pay hefty deposits to secure their place in the queue for a connection to Britain's power grid, Ofgem has announced