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Sustainability stories - Page 16

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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Avalara wins TrustRadius Tech Cares Award for CSR & diversity

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Avalara has won the 2025 Tech Cares Award from TrustRadius for its strong commitment to CSR, diversity, sustainability and employee volunteerism.
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One NZ & DOC partner to boost high-tech conservation efforts

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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One New Zealand partners with the Department of Conservation to boost connectivity and tech for DOC rangers, enhancing conservation across remote New Zealand areas.
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Nurox & Interwaste partner to bring clean hazardous waste tech

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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Nurox Hydrothermal and Interwaste partner to deploy cleaner tech for hazardous waste in New Zealand, cutting offshore disposal and boosting resource recovery.
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FedEx expands electric fleet & community efforts in Asia Pacific

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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FedEx is expanding its electric vehicle fleet and boosting sustainability and community initiatives across Asia Pacific in fiscal year 2025.
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Three things every organisation adopting AI needs to be mindful of today

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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Australian organisations embracing AI must focus on principled use, strong data infrastructure, and sustainable practices to ensure responsible, scalable change.
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Gallagher Security wins top honours for supply & sustainability

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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Gallagher Security earned Supplier of the Year and Sustainability Awards at New Zealand's Advanced Group Annual Supplier Awards, highlighting its eco-friendly practices.
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HP's Latex R530 printer streamlines signage & boosts sustainability

Mon, 25th Aug 2025
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HP's new Latex R530 printer helps small and medium print providers boost signage production, cut waste, and improve turnaround with eco-friendly hybrid printing.
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Vineet Khanna joins FourKites to drive global supply chain innovation

Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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Vineet Khanna, ex-Nestlé SVP, joins FourKites' Strategic Advisory Council to advance AI-driven global supply chain innovation and sustainability.
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Genesis & Cogo launch tool to cut costs & carbon at home

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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Genesis and Cogo have launched the Go Electric Calculator, a tool to help New Zealand homes save costs and cut carbon by switching to electric appliances and vehicles.
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AI drives data centre surge to $387 billion by end of 2025

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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AI and sovereign data laws drive global data centre market to an estimated $387 billion by 2025, reshaping infrastructure and energy use worldwide.
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Why helping customers electrify is a growth opportunity for energy retailers

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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Energy retailers can boost growth by aiding customers to electrify homes and transport, tackling climate goals while unlocking new revenue streams.
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Blue Yonder boosts returns solutions with Optoro acquisition

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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Blue Yonder has acquired Optoro to enhance returns management, aiming to cut waste and boost efficiency for retailers amid soaring USD $890bn return costs.
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Creative ITC appoints trio to boost global service growth

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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Creative ITC boosts leadership with three key appointments to expand global cloud services and enhance security following LDC's private equity investment.
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LG unveils energy-saving smart fridges tailored for Europe

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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LG launches new smart fridges in Europe, boasting up to 40% better energy efficiency and space-saving designs tailored to modern homes.
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IFS acquires 7bridges to boost AI-powered supply chain tools

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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IFS has acquired London-based 7bridges, enhancing its AI-driven supply chain tools to cut costs and boost logistics efficiency across industry sectors.
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MetaComp completes first cross-border payment using carbon stablecoin

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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MetaComp has completed the first cross-border payment using its CNT Carbon Stablecoin, enabling same-day EUR to CNH settlement with embedded carbon credits.
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Equinix invests in new nuclear & fuel cell power for data centres

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Equinix secures sustainable power for global data centres through deals with nuclear and fuel cell firms, aiming for 100% renewable energy by 2030.
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Sage unveils AI features to boost speed & sustainability in finance

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Sage unveils AI-driven features in Sage Intacct to streamline finance tasks, speed up processes, and provide sustainability insights for UK and global teams.
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Disruptive tech delivers mixed results for environmental sustainability

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Forrester's report reveals that disruptive tech like AI and IoT aid environmental goals but also pose risks such as higher energy use and electronic waste by 2025.
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How optimisation is helping to tackle the data centre efficiency challenge

Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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Optimising existing data centre infrastructure boosts performance and sustainability amid rising AI demands and shrinking space, budgets, and energy resources.