Carbon emissions of tech giants equal to the Netherlands; Putin seizes AkzoNobel's Russian units
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- Carbon emissions of Microsoft, Google, and Amazon have increased due to data centers, becoming equal to those of the entire Netherlands.
- Putin signed a decision transferring the operational control of AkzoNobel's three subsidiaries in Russia to an external organization.
- Shell retreated from its climate goals by selling its renewable energy division Spring Energy for 1.8 billion dollars.
- Data of 6.2 million customers belonging to the Dutch telecom company Odido was stolen, while three different authorities launched a data breach investigation.
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The combined carbon emissions of Microsoft, Google, and Amazon have reached levels nearly equal to the total emissions of the Netherlands. According to the companies' latest sustainability reports, the main reason for this increase is the intensively built data centers. Although tech giants claim that artificial intelligence could reduce carbon emissions in the future, 1200 new data centers are planned to be opened by 2030.
Russian President Vladimir Putin intervened in three Russian subsidiaries of the Dutch paint and chemical giant AkzoNobel, deciding to place the companies under temporary external management. Although the ownership structure remains unchanged, operational control has been transferred to an external organization. While Russia's share in the company's total revenue remains below 2 percent, this event has intensified the company's agenda during a period when Russian sanctions continue.
On the other hand, Shell accelerated its return to fossil fuels by selling its renewable energy subsidiary Spring Energy to India's Aditya Birla Renewables for 1.8 billion dollars. Meanwhile, in the Netherlands, according to an Allianz Trade report, a potential major flood disaster seriously threatens the country's economic infrastructure and could reduce investments between 2027-2030 by up to 15 percent.
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- What is the main reason for the increasing emissions of Microsoft, Google, and Amazon?
- According to the latest sustainability reports published by the companies, the primary reason for the approximate one-fifth increase in emissions is the construction of data centers.
- Does Putin's AkzoNobel decision affect the company's ownership?
- No, this decision, which is a temporary measure, only involves transferring operational control to an external organization; the company's ownership structure remains unchanged.
- Which authorities are conducting an investigation following the data breach at Odido?
- The Inspectorate for Digital Infrastructure, the Personal Data Authority, and the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) are investigating Odido's measures to protect customer data.
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