Sustainability stories - Page 26
Sustainablilty in the tech sphere can also be described as Green IT and involves the use, distribution and creation of IT technology that has positive impacts on the environment. With close links to ESG, organisations need an informed strategy, engaged employees and positive leadership to achieve successful and sustainable outcomes.
Sustainable tech also involves reducing the negative impacts of manufacturing, use, and end-of-life handling, both of which relate to physical hardware and software.
Sustainable tech also involves reducing the negative impacts of manufacturing, use, and end-of-life handling, both of which relate to physical hardware and software.
Google commits to 24/7 carbon-free energy by 2030
Wed, 16th Sep 2020
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Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pinchai says the world must act now if it has any hope avoiding the worst climate change effects.
Schneider Electric shares sustainability statistics
Tue, 4th Aug 2020
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clean technologies
Schneider Electric has shared the numbers behind its efforts to increase its sustainability in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Microsoft doubles down on sustainability efforts
Thu, 23rd Jul 2020
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clean technologies
Microsoft Inspire begins with sustainability announcements: carbon negative by 2030, Transform to Net Zero coalition, sustainability calculator, and more.
Schneider Electric and EcoDataCenter partner to produce a climate-positive data centre
Wed, 27th May 2020
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Schneider Electric and EcoDataCenter have teamed up with the shared goal of advancing sustainability and eco-friendly practices in the data centre world.
TCO puts sustainability data back in the hands of IT purchasers
Wed, 20th May 2020
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clean technologies
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e-waste & recycling
TCO Certified has extended its online product finder to included measurable sustainable performance data for certified products.
Organisations increasingly concerned about data centre sustainability
Tue, 19th May 2020
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digiplex
As data centres threaten to consume up to 20% of global electricity in a decade, DigiPlex launches a guide urging businesses to address sustainability.
Google unveils ambitious plan for '24/7 carbon-free data centres'
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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Google aims for '24/7 carbon-free' data centres by using a new computing platform that shifts tasks to times when greener energy sources are plentiful.
Aus-based Myriota raises $28M, sets sights on global expansion
Fri, 10th Apr 2020
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iot
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Myriota has raised A$28 million in series B funding, with a view to grow its satellite network and extend support for billions of devices.
Energy efficiency, decent budgets and strong teams crucial for data centre projects
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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Energy efficiency and data center relocation are top priorities for IT professionals in 2020, according to a poll by Secure I.T. Environments.
ITU encourages ICT sector to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Fri, 28th Feb 2020
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clean technologies
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The ICT industry should work towards reducing their greenhouse gas emissions by 45% in the next 10 years, in order to comply with the Paris Agreement.
HPE enters Swiss efficiency alliance
Fri, 31st Jan 2020
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise partners with Swiss organisations to launch a data centre efficiency label aimed at decarbonising and reducing energy use.
Data center operators missing out on energy savings - Supermicro report
Wed, 18th Dec 2019
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clean technologies
The survey found that 86% of businesses don't consider the environmental impact of their facilities to be an important factor for their data centers.
NZ tech start up wins innovation award
Wed, 11th Dec 2019
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carbon footprint
CarbonClick CPO, Jan Ivar Czaplicki, has been named International Michael Page Innovator of the Year for 2019.
AWS announces renewable power project in Australia
Wed, 4th Dec 2019
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public cloud
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The Australian project is one of six new renewable energy projects, which are expected to produce a total 711MW of new renewable energy capacity.
Dell Technologies' Progress Made Real plan outlines social impact goals
Fri, 15th Nov 2019
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supply chain
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clean technologies
Dell Technologies unveils its 'moonshot goals' as part of its 2030 Progress Made Real Plan, aiming to transform lives and improve transparency practices.
TCO certifications to tackle data center sustainability
Fri, 30th Aug 2019
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TCO Development aims to curb data centers' rising energy use and CO2 emissions by introducing new sustainability criteria for its TCO Certified IT product mark.
GIGA Data Centers brings energy efficiency to Mooresville, NC
Wed, 26th Jun 2019
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GIGA Data Centers has unveiled a cutting-edge, energy-efficient data center in Mooresville, NC, leveraging green energy and innovative cooling systems.
Earth Day 2019: How tech firms can support our planet's wellbeing
Tue, 23rd Apr 2019
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clean technologies
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cloud services
Six industry experts explain how they - and other tech organisations - can positively contribute to the wellbeing of our earth.
Intel DCM GM divulges on the future of data centre management
Wed, 27th Feb 2019
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In this exclusive interview, Intel's Jeff Klaus shares insights on the data centre management industry and its capabilities for the future.
Iron Mountain extends commitment to greenhouse gas reduction
Wed, 27th Feb 2019
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data analytics
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martech
The company recently announced the formal approval from the Science Based Targets initiative of its 2025 greenhouse gas emissions goals.