Sustainability stories - Page 68
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.
DCI Data Centers one step closer to building NZ facility in Auckland
Tue, 8th Jun 2021
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clean technologies
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auckland council
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sustainability
DCI Data Centers receives consent to build its first New Zealand data center in Auckland, with plans for more facilities to meet growing demand.
New Zealand AI startup secures $1.8 million investment for environment focused business
Tue, 8th Jun 2021
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ai
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clean technologies
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sustainability
New Zealand company, Nelson Artificial Intelligence (NAI), has announced a new spin off of its first business after securing a $1.8 million investment.
New report reveals state of sustainable IT for global businesses
Tue, 1st Jun 2021
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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capgemini
Most organisations aren't prioritising sustainable IT, despite its benefits, according to a report from Capgemini Research Institute.
HPE, Facebook and Microsoft open up patent books in effort to tackle climate change
Fri, 30th Apr 2021
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clean technologies
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microsoft
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facebook
As part of the Low-Carbon Patent Pledge, the three companies have made 'hundreds' of royalty free patents available.
Google Cloud launches region picker tool for customers
Fri, 23rd Apr 2021
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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clean technologies
The region picker is one way of partnering with customers to decrease carbon emissions, boost renewable energy usage and improve infrastructure sustainability.
oneM2M launches new IoT initiative focused on sustainability
Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
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iot
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clean technologies
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sustainability
oneM2M has launched a new initiative to promote sustainability via internet of things (IoT) technologies and open-standard systems.
Apple creates sweeping carbon removal fund
Fri, 16th Apr 2021
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supply chain
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healthtech
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clean technologies
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.
Konica Minolta listed among Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations
Tue, 13th Apr 2021
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
For the fourth time in three years, Konica Minolta has been listed among the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the world.
Epson group sites to use 100% renewable electricity by 2023
Fri, 2nd Apr 2021
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supply chain
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power / energy
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clean technologies
Epson to power all global sites with renewable energy by 2023, reducing CO2 emissions by 36,000 tonnes annually.
The Warehouse Group expands EV fleet with introduction of EV trucks for home deliveries
Thu, 25th Mar 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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cartech
The trucks add to the Group's expanding fleet of light electric vehicles and will operate in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and Christchurch.
Businesses more digitally savvy and sustainable since lockdown
Tue, 16th Mar 2021
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Workplaces are operating more efficiently as a result of digital processes implemented because of COVID-19 working requirements, according to a new study.
Accenture and Salesforce expand partnership to help embed business sustainability
Fri, 29th Jan 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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partner programmes
Accenture and Salesforce are expanding their alliance to embed sustainability into businesses and meet UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Advanced materials for smart cities valued as $400bn market
Tue, 15th Dec 2020
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smart cities
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
New materials valued as a $400 billion market are the key to enabling ambitious smart cities, according to a new report.
Digital enviro tech could save companies money but adoption is slow
Fri, 27th Nov 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
According to a report from Frost & Sullivan and Envirosuite, environmental management tools can bring growth, innovation and bottom-line savings.
Webinar: The future of data centres in the face of climate change
Thu, 26th Nov 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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clean technologies
COVID-19 accelerates digital transformation. APAC data center market to reach $28bn by 2024. Focus on sustainable solutions in Southeast Asia.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Autodesk?
Wed, 18th Nov 2020
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digital transformation
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Autodesk's regional director for ANZ talks sustainability and digital events at Autodesk University. Watch now.
Why Southeast Asia is at the forefront of a new wave of sustainable data centers
Tue, 10th Nov 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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clean technologies
Southeast Asia, led by Singapore, is spearheading a move towards sustainable data centres amid rising digital transformation and energy consumption concerns.
Southeast Asia to be fastest-growing data center region - report
Mon, 9th Nov 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Southeast Asia projected to be fastest-growing region for data centers, with 89% of experts expecting significant growth in the next five years, says study.
Epson steps up sustainability with Platinum rating
Fri, 6th Nov 2020
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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printing
After three Golds, gaining the Platinum rating indicates that Epson was ranked among the top 1% of companies in the industry.
Dell Technologies accelerates as-a-service strategy
Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
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storage
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network infrastructure
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multi-cloud
Dell Technologies expands its as-a-Service capabilities with Project APEX, aiming to simplify customer access to technology on-demand.