Sustainability stories - Page 69
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.
IDC's 10 IT trends for 2021 and beyond
Wed, 28th Oct 2020
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IDC predicts that by 2022, 65% of global GDP will be digitalised, driving $6.8 trillion of IT spending from 2020 to 2023.
Dell Technologies expands as-a-Service capabilities
Thu, 22nd Oct 2020
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network infrastructure
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multi-cloud
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clean technologies
Dell Technologies expands its as-a-Service capabilities with Project APEX to simplify access to technology on-demand.
Plant a tree, save the planet: The Kiwis taking tech to the forest
Fri, 16th Oct 2020
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drones
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clean technologies
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Auckland lawyer Nick Muir has founded TreeTime, an app that allows users to buy and track their own tree, helping to protect the environment.
Slingshot launches e-waste initiative to Keep New Zealand Beautiful
Thu, 1st Oct 2020
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clean technologies
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voip
Slingshot launches trade-in initiative to reduce e-waste in New Zealand, allowing new customers to choose pre-loved modems.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Enlighten Designs?
Fri, 25th Sep 2020
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Enlighten Designs CEO Damon Kelly discusses the company's business journey and vision for the future of web design in TechDay interview. #webdesign.
Google commits to 24/7 carbon-free energy by 2030
Wed, 16th Sep 2020
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power / energy
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clean technologies
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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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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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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datacentre infrastructure
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supply chain
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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.
Apple pledges 100% carbon neutrality by 2030
Wed, 22nd Jul 2020
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clean technologies
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Apple commits to becoming carbon neutral by 2030, reducing carbon footprints of every device sold to zero in 10 years.
HP Inc pledges to eliminate 75% of single-use plastic by 2025
Thu, 2nd Jul 2020
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clean technologies
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3d printing
This transition from plastic to molded fibre has already eliminated 933 tonnes of hard-to-recycle expanded plastic foam last year, according to HP.
Google and WWF partner to bring sustainability to fashion industry
Thu, 11th Jun 2020
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supply chain
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open source
WWF and Google have joined forces to develop a fashion sustainability platform to aid responsible sourcing decisions in the industry.
IoT and automation help to save the world's honeybees
Fri, 22nd May 2020
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it automation
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clean technologies
IoT and automation innovations are giving hope to honeybees, as SAS and Appalachian State University harness tech to track and improve beehive health.
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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sustainability
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e-waste & recycling
TCO Certified has extended its online product finder to included measurable sustainable performance data for certified products.
Australia within grasp of sustainable data centre ecosystem - report
Tue, 19th May 2020
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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it architecture
Australia's data centres consume over 4% of national energy, but new tech from WePower promises a sustainable shift through flexible purchasing agreements.
Microsoft to launch data centre region in New Zealand
Wed, 6th May 2020
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clean technologies
Microsoft is calling the announcement a 'major milestone' towards delivering enterprise-grade cloud services locally.
University of Auckland takes top spot in sustainability rankings
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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auckland university
The University of Auckland tops the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings for sustainability, excelling in key UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Google unveils ambitious plan for '24/7 carbon-free data centres'
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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clean technologies
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.
Enterprise sustainability practices not up to par, study finds
Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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Companies failing to promote sustainability in dealing with end-of-life equipment and e-waste, says study by Blancco Technology Group and Coleman Parkes.
Corporations are failing to deal with e-waste responsibly - report
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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clean technologies
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A new report by Blancco Technology Group reveals a major e-waste crisis, as 76% of end-of-life devices are not sanitised and reused despite CSR policies.
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.