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Sustainability stories - Page 65

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.
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Sustainability and the corporate carbon footprint challenge

Mon, 23rd Aug 2021
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By investing in the rapid advancement of digital technology, businesses can find new ways to get ahead of the competition and create impactful social change.
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Cloudflare to power networks on 100% renewable energy and remove all historical carbon by 2025

Thu, 29th Jul 2021
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Cloudflare has announced it will power its networks on 100% renewable energy and remove all historical carbon from its global network by 2025.
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Audio company Jabra takes steps toward 100% sustainable packaging across entire product range

Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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Audio device company Jabra has taken the first steps toward 100% sustainable packaging across its complete product range.
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SAS analytics and AI company recognised for AI-powered deforestation detection platform

Thu, 24th Jun 2021
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SAS recognized for AI-powered deforestation platform, receiving honours from Fast Company and PRNEWS CSR - Diversity Awards.
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NUS, NTU & Facebook explore cooling solutions for tropical data centers

Mon, 21st Jun 2021
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Singapore's Nanyang Technological University and National University of Singapore are developing new cooling solutions for tropical data centers.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Schneider Electric collaborates with Cisco and LEDC

Wed, 16th Jun 2021
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Today, TechDay speaks to Schneider's general manager of data centres Mark Deguara, who discusses the company's recent collaboration with Cisco and LEDC.
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Greenwash, false claim risks high amongst IT - report

Wed, 16th Jun 2021
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New report helps IT buyers avoid greenwash and false claims, says TCO Development. Social and environmental risks high in complex product categories such as IT.
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DCI Data Centers one step closer to building NZ facility in Auckland

Tue, 8th Jun 2021
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DCI Data Centers receives consent to build its first New Zealand data center in Auckland, with plans for more facilities to meet growing demand.
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New report reveals state of sustainable IT for global businesses

Tue, 1st Jun 2021
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Most organisations aren't prioritising sustainable IT, despite its benefits, according to a report from Capgemini Research Institute.
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HPE, Facebook and Microsoft open up patent books in effort to tackle climate change

Fri, 30th Apr 2021
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As part of the Low-Carbon Patent Pledge, the three companies have made 'hundreds' of royalty free patents available.
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Google Cloud launches region picker tool for customers

Fri, 23rd Apr 2021
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The region picker is one way of partnering with customers to decrease carbon emissions, boost renewable energy usage and improve infrastructure sustainability.
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oneM2M launches new IoT initiative focused on sustainability

Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
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oneM2M has launched a new initiative to promote sustainability via internet of things (IoT) technologies and open-standard systems.
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Apple creates sweeping carbon removal fund

Fri, 16th Apr 2021
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Apple launches $200m Restore Fund to remove carbon from the atmosphere. The fund aims to become a key part of Apple's carbon neutrality plans by 2030.
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Konica Minolta listed among Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations

Tue, 13th Apr 2021
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For the fourth time in three years, Konica Minolta has been listed among the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the world.
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ST Telemedia Global Data Centres plans for net carbon neutrality by 2030

Wed, 31st Mar 2021
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The company admits it's an ambitious goal, but it's a necessary goal that recognises the efforts needed to address climate change.
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The Warehouse Group expands EV fleet with introduction of EV trucks for home deliveries

Thu, 25th Mar 2021
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The trucks add to the Group's expanding fleet of light electric vehicles and will operate in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and Christchurch.
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NEXTDC launches 'first of its kind' carbon neutrality program

Thu, 18th Mar 2021
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Australian data center provider NEXTDC has launched a carbon neutrality program, aiming for a zero net carbon emissions data center space.
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Businesses more digitally savvy and sustainable since lockdown

Tue, 16th Mar 2021
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Workplaces are operating more efficiently as a result of digital processes implemented because of COVID-19 working requirements, according to a new study.
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Accenture and Salesforce expand partnership to help embed business sustainability

Fri, 29th Jan 2021
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Accenture and Salesforce are expanding their alliance to embed sustainability into businesses and meet UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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Euro data center & cloud providers commit to climate neutrality by 2030

Wed, 27th Jan 2021
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The initiative is called the Climate Neutral Data Centre pact and is entirely self-regulated by its signatories.