Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing the amount removed from the atmosphere is key to helping the UK meet its net zero targets by 2050. This topic showcases how the decarbonisation of all industries is crucial to achieve this and increasingly digital methods are being implemented across public, private and charity sectors in new and innovative ways for this purpose. We also cover the emerging concerns about energy use relating to the growing use of AI. The UK digital transformation ecosystem is leading the way in this work and our annual Net Zero 50 List represents the top 50 individuals, initiatives, products and services helping us reach Net Zero in the UK.
April 2026
In 2026, artificial intelligence is no longer an emerging technology, it is being used across sectors and organisations that are investing in AI to improve productivity, enhance decision-making, and create new forms of innovation. Through developing egni.ai, a project focused on using AI to support […]
March 2026
The Digital Media and Society Institute at University of Liverpool brings together researchers from a range of disciplines to investigate the ways in which digital media influence and inform the lives of individuals and society. Professor Simeon Yates has led multiple projects focused on addressing […]
January 2026
As someone who has spent years building technology that serves real people in real places, I see AI as both a powerful tool and a growing responsibility. Its potential is extraordinary. It can help organisations reach more people, understand communities more deeply and operate with […]
December 2025
AI’s environmental impact spans the entire value chain, from mining rare earth materials to energy-intensive training of large language models (LLMs), through to the huge volumes of water consumed by data centres. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), electricity demand from data centres could double […]
November 2025
As an AI100 UK Digital Leader and Business Relationship Manager at HM Treasury, I’m passionate about how technology can accelerate change and deliver value for the public sector. Earlier this month, I had the privilege of organising Innovation Day 2025 in London, our flagship event […]
September 2025
In an increasingly digital world, cities have a powerful opportunity – and responsibility – to use technology not just for progress, but for good. Sunderland is leading by example. Recently recognised with the Digital Leaders People’s Choice Award and shortlisted in the Social Transformation category, […]
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