Data Centre Emissions Penalty Hits Microsoft for $2.5M
A data centre in Virginia has received a $2.5 million penalty for going above emissions limits. The fine was handed out by a Virginia state agency.

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A data centre in Virginia has received a $2.5 million penalty for going above emissions limits. The fine was handed out by a Virginia state agency.
In this video, we recap the highlights from our time at EuroSafety 2026, where we showcased how smarter digital solutions can help organisations manage compliance better while staying audit-ready. Take a look and drink in the atmosphere of what was a really worthwhile and well-executed event.
With our intuitive platform, you can help yourself stay audit-ready, always. Our ready-built e-compliance tool gives you the modules you need to have your records ready for an audit, instantly.
In the UK, a near miss involving a passenger train and a telehandler took place towards the end of August, prompting the Rail Accident and Investigations Branch (RAIB) to release a recent news story on the matter. North Yorkshire was the location of the close call.
In Hong Kong, the 19th construction accident leading to a death occurred on Friday, September 11th. The individual, an experienced contractor construction worker, fell while putting up scaffolding.
A company in Minnesota has received an almost $19,000 fine for violations regarding air permit and waste management. Schwing Bioset received the $18,939 fine from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) following observations about its North Branch operations that were made in 2024.
Samantha Arcega from Doyle Shipping Group - DSG, shares her experience using FlexManager to support health and safety management across the organisation. In this customer testimonial, Samantha discusses how FlexManager helps Doyle Shipping Group manage compliance, improve visibility and support more efficient HSEQ processes.
In August, FlexManager paid a visit to Doyle Shipping Group (DSG) at Dublin Port. It was a fantastic opportunity to get up close with the logistics and nuanced processes of an organisation that touches on all aspects of the supply chain, and to see how they use FlexManager to help them. During our visit, we spoke with Samantha Arcega, DSG Sustainability Team Lead.
In just a few short weeks, we’ll soon be into October; time is passing by, but what’s changing when it comes to suicide rates among construction workers? And what can be done to combat it?
On Thursday, FlexManager attended the Emergency Services & Military Expo, and it was a fantastic way to spend a morning and an afternoon in Athlone, right in the centre of Ireland. So, without further ado, let’s run through some of the main compliance lessons from Ireland’s frontline expo.
We’ve landed back from our worthwhile trip to Tampere, Finland – and we’re really thrilled with how it all went. The three-day event at EuroSafety 2026 was a pleasure to be part of for a number of reasons, so join us as we recap what we learned, the topics we uncovered, and why we’re excited for the rest of the year and beyond.
A panel has found that a Japanese motor manufacturer had some 844 misconduct cases linked to the company’s materials, processes, and designs impacting their products.
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