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Microsoft Replacing Steel, Concrete in New Datacenters with Wood to Cut Carbon Emissions

Microsoft Replacing Steel, Concrete in New Datacenters with Wood to Cut Carbon Emissions

Microsoft revealed a series of initiatives aimed at reducing the embodied carbon footprint of its datacenters, including pioneering the use of wood in construction to replace steel and concrete. The new initiatives come as Microsoft looks to address the growing emissions impact of its rapidly expanding datacenter footprints. While Microsoft has set 2030 goals to become carbon negative and to…

How to Re-establish the UK’s Lead on Climate Change

Former chair of the Committee on Climate Change Lord Deben believes the country can get back on track to net zero and regain its status as a global leader. When Glasgow hosted COP26 in 2021, bringing together 120 world leaders and more than 40,000 participants, the UK was seen as a world leader in the battle against climate change. Two…

How to Re-establish the UK’s Lead on Climate Change

Former chair of the Committee on Climate Change Lord Deben believes the country can get back on track to net zero and regain its status as a global leader. When Glasgow hosted COP26 in 2021, bringing together 120 world leaders and more than 40,000 participants, the UK was seen as a world leader in the battle against climate change. Two…

Towards a Model of Enlightened Stewardship

Rickard Nilsson, Head of Stewardship Success at Esgaia, explores the route to a broader and more encompassing framework for asset owners and managers.  In the evolving landscape of responsible investment, stewardship has taken on increasing importance. Asset owner and manager approaches have been rooted in the traditional view of fiduciary duty, focused on maximising returns for clients and beneficiaries. However,…