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Why sustainable transportation needs 5G connectivity and digitalisation

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Decarbonising transportation through electrification is critical to helping companies and economies meet net-zero emissions targets. Fortunately, three forces are combining to make this vision for sustainable transportation a reality: connectivity, digitalisation, and cross-sector collaboration. Learn more here.

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Building sustainability at the edge of the enterprise

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At the same time, the importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies has become a boardroom topic, with sustainability concerns leading the way in many geographies. This presents a critical sustainability challenge. To find out about Intel’s commitment to a sustainable future, visit intel.com/sustainability.

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IFC backs Bolt with $24M to expand its transportation network in emerging markets

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Bolt , an Uber competitor that is building an international on-demand network of services to transport people, food and other items in cars, scooters and bikes across Europe and Africa, has picked up some strategic funding today to continue expanding its business in emerging markets. billion, based on a 1.5x multiple on GMV of €3.5

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Corporate sustainability initiatives may open doors for carbon offset startups

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This push toward corporate sustainability is creating all kinds of strange bedfellows and startup opportunities, with major corporate offset programs and the establishment of new startups focused on offsets creating channels for sustainable technologies to get to market. Which brings us back to Deloitte and Delta and startups.

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BIT’s Agrobit named a ‘Hero of Sustainability’ at SAP Innovation Awards

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As the market has expanded worldwide and become more sophisticated, so have the challenges facing farmers and their questions about how to move forward. And BIT is using SAP software as the seed to make those operations more efficient, sustainable, and productive. What’s the market demand for chickens?

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Why driving a sustainable IT strategy requires a holistic approach

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Enterprises are under increasing pressure from consumers, investors and regulators to demonstrate their sustainability credentials. Businesses certainly are working toward sustainability goals. The market really is demanding that companies achieve that operational sustainability.” The truth is that they need help.

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Student transportation startup Z?m to add 10,000 EVs to its platform

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m , a startup that provides optimized transportation services for school-age children, has announced the close of a $130 million Series D raise, bringing its total funding to more than $200 million. m was awarded a $150 million contract to modernize the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) transportation service.