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The Efficiency Paradox: Why I’m Watching Prism Power
As the UK’s 4-year grid bottleneck threatens AI growth, sustainability critic Georgina Thomas, MSc, examines how Prism Power’s Watford-engineered technology bypasses the crunch. Can reducing 'Power Train' waste by 30% solve the infrastructure paradox
5 days ago4 min read


Mater-AI raises £1.5M to turn waste heat into electricity with AI-discovered materials
UK based AI materials startup Mater-AI has raised £1.5M in a pre-seed round led by Twin Path Ventures with participation from Mishcon de Reya , One Planet Capital , XTX Ventures , the Conception X Angel Syndicate , Koro Capital and Tailored Solutions. Over 70% of global energy, worth over $152 billion annually, is lost as waste heat, from data centres to heavy industry. Yet the last major breakthrough in thermoelectric materials happened in the 1950s with bismuth telluri
Dec 4, 20253 min read


Investing in Equality: The Women Taking on Venture Capital’s Gender Gap
Born from a desire to level the investment playing field, Joanna Invests brings together women investors and founders to fund the next generation of female-led businesses.
Nov 5, 20254 min read


Resilience Through Intelligence
On this week’s episode of Profit Meets Purpose, Sustainable Times speaks with Karan Chopra, Co-founder of Earthena AI, and Kevin Vranes, Chief Product Officer at supply chain specialists Worldly, about how artificial intelligence (AI) is helping companies manage risk, improve efficiency, and find opportunity in an era defined by climate uncertainty.
Oct 29, 20253 min read


Three Steps to Picking a Winner
Companies poised for “game-changing” success must possess much more than innovative ideas, according to Patrick Aisher, Chairman of Kinled Holding, who believes proof, scalability, and timing are critical elements.
Oct 14, 20253 min read


Sustainability Shows Resilience in a Changing Climate
Sustainable investing is demonstrating its resilience to shifting political sentiment through robust demand and a rising wave of innovation-led opportunities, according to Daniel Bland, Senior Investment Manager at EQ Investors.
Oct 14, 20253 min read


Five for the Future
The Sustainable Times Startup Investment Summit will take place on 1st October at London’s Plaisterers’ Hall,
Sep 15, 20254 min read


UK’s Data Centre Fast-Track Plan Sparks Alarms Over Environmental Fallout
The UK Government has opened an eight-week consultation on proposals to simplify the permit process for energy infrastructure, including...
Aug 27, 20253 min read


Wyke Farms teams up with Chirrup.ai to turn birdsong into a new tool for tracking biodiversity on dairy farms
Image Credit: Chirrup.ai Wyke Farms has launched a pioneering project that utilizes artificial intelligence to capture and analyze...
Aug 23, 20252 min read


Microsoft’s Thom McKiernan Joins RISE Awards Judging Panel
The latest group of judges for the RISE Awards includes Thom McKiernan, who leads Microsoft’s UK Sustainability Squad. He is tasked with harnessing technology’s potential to accelerate the shift towards a sustainable future.
Aug 22, 20253 min read


Shocking Gap Revealed: Just 2% of Companies Live Up to Responsible AI Standards
Most companies are falling short of Responsible Artificial Intelligence standards. These standards aim to demonstrate that AI systems are...
Aug 20, 20253 min read


Backing Purpose-Driven Founders for a Sustainable Future
The latest group of judges for the RISE Awards has been announced this week. Joining the panel is Ben Keene. Sustainable Times sat down with Keene to learn more about his background and what lens he will bring to the judging process.
Aug 19, 20252 min read


Deloitte: AI May Save the World $110 Billion in Disaster Damages
A new report from the Deloitte Center for Sustainable Progress reveals that artificial intelligence could become a powerful tool in...
Aug 18, 20253 min read


Citizen Health Secures $30 Million to Pioneer AI Advocates for Patients
Citizen Health, a patient-powered platform aiming to transform care for rare diseases, has secured $ 30 million in Series A funding. The...
Aug 15, 20253 min read


AI in the Sky: Google’s Bold Move to Tackle the Hidden Climate Cost of Flying
Image Credit: American Airlines Google Cloud is being leveraged to address some of the world’s most complex sustainability challenges....
Aug 13, 20253 min read


Ex-Microsoft Employees Warn of AI’s Role in Accelerating Fossil Fuel Growth
Image: Saudi Aramco. Pictured: Haradh Gas Plant, Ghawar Oil Field A group of three former Microsoft employees are intensifying a campaign...
Aug 12, 20253 min read


AI’s Energy Dilemma: Weighing the Environmental Cost of LLMs Against SLMs
As artificial intelligence becomes deeply embedded in modern business operations, the demand for ever-greater computing power has...
Aug 11, 20255 min read


Acer’s Eco Laptop Built with Oyster Shells Just Hit UK Shelves
Image Credit: Acer Acer customers in the UK can now get their hands on a laptop that doesn’t just deliver on performance, but also makes...
Aug 6, 20252 min read


Smarter Grid, Cleaner Air: AI Trial Delivers Major Methane Emissions Cut
Image Credit: SGN Energy network SGN and British tech company Utonomy have concluded a six-month trial that could shape the future of gas...
Aug 1, 20252 min read


The Rise of Sustainable Innovation in Fintech
Valued at $340 billion as of 2024, the global fintech market is expected to more than triple within the next decade, reaching $1.13 trillion by 2032.
The sustainable fintech companies that stand to benefit from this growth are those that offer innovative technological solutions across multiple areas (such as payment processing, data analytics, lending services, and more) while creating a transformative positive impact on society and the environment.
Jul 29, 20256 min read
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