Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) stories - Page 16

TUANZ is hosting the Rural Connectivity Symposium for the first time in person since 2019, providing a forum to discuss the state of rural connectivity.

Equinix has released its 2021 Sustainability Report which outlines progress, innovation and accomplishments on key ESG commitments.

SAS has launched a responsible innovation initiative, furthering its commitment to equity and putting people first.

Microsoft launches Inclusive Tech Lab to improve access to technology for people with disabilities, and introduces adaptive accessories.

Workday has expanded its global ESG solutions portfolio with new offerings to help further drive social and sustainability initiatives.

Research and advisory organisation ADAPT has revealed a 9% year-on-year increase in IT leaders demanding carbon transparency from their providers since 2021.

Hootsuite's 2021 Impact Report reveals its efforts in social impact, diversity, equity, inclusion, and corporate responsibility.

With a new generation comes new requirements for what they need from post-retirement care, whether that's video calls, e-reading or even gaming.

As organisations look to meet requirements around environmental, social and governance aspects, they see increased demands on their internal processes.

Businesses are confident they respond to transformations ahead, with ESG firmly on the agenda, according to the Mazars 2021 C-suite barometer.

1 in 10 Australians are digitally excluded, and it's estimated 1 in 5 New Zealanders struggle to engage in the digital world, an industry panel hears.

The business case for diversity is stronger than ever: companies that are more diverse outperform their less diverse peers financially.

Organizations are struggling to define the 'S' in ESG frameworks, but prioritizing digital accessibility can benefit all.

While DevOps salaries for APAC professionals are behind the curve, there is a significant global increase worldwide.

New Zealand invests over $75m in cybersecurity for health system amid growing cyber threats and questions arise over online safety for disabled individuals.

Chorus, a New Zealand telecommunications infrastructure business, has implemented technology that links well-being with business performance.

International Women's Day offers an opportunity for the world to step back and look at women's cultural, economic, political, and social achievements.

Gender disparities persist in the IT industry, as men still dominate the sector. Efforts are needed to attract and support more women in technology careers.

Both last year's #choosetochallenge and this year's #BreakTheBias themes for International Women's Day should serve as a wake-up call to the IT industry.

Since late 2020, I've worked as a pre-sales engineer for Zscaler, the cloud security company that's kicking big goals in the zero trust space.