TCS partners with Australian university for net-zero research hub – Republic World

Updated January 17th, 2024 at 16:49 IST
The TCS GoZero Hub brings academia and industry together to create a centre for research, innovation, education, services, and digital solutions.
Sustainable digital transformation: Tata Consultancy Services, the country’s largest IT services company, has partnered with Macquarie University to launch the TCS GoZero Hub, a research and innovation centre for guiding organisations towards net zero carbon emissions.
The hub will focus on five core themes – energy transition, carbon management, nature positive future, circular economy and sustainable waste management, as well as climate adaptation and resilience.
Girish Ramachandran, President of TCS Asia Pacific said, “Innovating to build sustainable futures is something we are extremely passionate about at TCS. We’re joining forces (with  Macquarie University) to create a leading hub of research, innovation, education and solutions to enable informed decision-making towards a net-zero carbon future.”
The TCS GoZero Hub will also offer digital solutions for decarbonisation and circular economy across value chains, tailoring them to each organisation’s needs and helping them accelerate net-zero journeys.
Backed by TCS’s suite of over 200 sustainability services and solutions across different industry verticals, the hub will also support education pathways and provide relevant skills and knowledge to prepare students for future-focused careers in the space.
As part of the collaboration, multi-disciplinary approaches and ideas from across the industry and academia will drive research and innovation to accelerate the transition to a net-zero future. Aligning with the central themes of COP28, the hub will also pioneer how to limit and prepare for future climate change in Australia.
Professor S. Bruce Dowton, Vice-Chancellor of Macquarie University said, “Our partnership with TCS, and the launch of the TCS GoZero Hub, will further amplify our impact in exciting new ways as we help to address the global decarbonisation challenge and create a more sustainable, just and equitable society.”
The salt to software conglomerate also organised TCS Summit Asia Pacific 2023 which hosted over 250 leaders from 91 companies across the Asia Pacific region.
Published January 17th, 2024 at 16:49 IST
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Updated January 17th, 2024 at 16:49 IST
Tata Steel Port Talbot shutdown: Tata Steel is set to confirm the closure of both blast furnaces at its Port Talbot works, a move expected to result in the loss of around 3,000 jobs, according to the BBC. While this figure is anticipated to impact the entire UK, the majority of job losses are likely to be concentrated at the Port Talbot site, with a significant portion expected by September. The decision comes after a meeting between Tata executives and major trade unions, including Community, GMB, and Unite, and the formal announcement is expected on Friday.
The decision follows a crucial meeting between Tata executives and major trade unions, including Community, GMB, and Unite, at a London hotel. This meeting reportedly played a pivotal role in shaping Tata's course of action.
The proposed shutdown of both blast furnaces is part of Tata's broader plan to replace them with a modern electric arc furnace. This shift aligns with Tata's commitment to sustainable and greener steelmaking practices. The decision has far-reaching implications for the workforce, particularly in Port Talbot, a major steelmaking hub.
The potential loss of around 3,000 jobs has raised concerns and garnered attention from trade unions. The majority of these job cuts are expected to impact the Port Talbot site, a move that could have a profound effect on the local community. Unions, including GMB, Community, and Unite, have been actively engaging with Tata to explore alternatives and mitigate the impact on the workforce.
 
Published January 18th, 2024 at 21:50 IST
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