Sustainability stories - Page 52
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.
Dicker Data partners with Ocean Impact Organisation to transform our oceans
Fri, 20th Aug 2021
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cleantech
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dicker data
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sustainability
Dicker Data partners with Ocean Impact Organisation to sponsor the 'Ocean Monitoring Spotlight Award' with a $10,000 cash prize.
Cloudflare to power networks on 100% renewable energy and remove all historical carbon by 2025
Thu, 29th Jul 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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cleantech
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cloudflare
Cloudflare has announced it will power its networks on 100% renewable energy and remove all historical carbon from its global network by 2025.
Hands-on review: HP Envy Pro 6430 + Instant Ink
Tue, 27th Jul 2021
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reviews
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gaming
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digital entertainment
HP’s Envy Pro 6430 All-in-One encapsulates simplicity while also boasting a litany of features, and its competitive price makes it an attractive option.
Audio company Jabra takes steps toward 100% sustainable packaging across entire product range
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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uc
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digital entertainment
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cleantech
Audio device company Jabra has taken the first steps toward 100% sustainable packaging across its complete product range.
Huawei showcases solar portfolio
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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cleantech
Huawei to showcase its solar range at the Sustainable Energy Conference in New Zealand, aiming to reduce energy consumption for a low-carbon world.
SAS analytics and AI company recognised for AI-powered deforestation detection platform
Thu, 24th Jun 2021
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ai
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data science
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cleantech
SAS recognized for AI-powered deforestation platform, receiving honours from Fast Company and PRNEWS CSR - Diversity Awards.
NUS, NTU & Facebook explore cooling solutions for tropical data centers
Mon, 21st Jun 2021
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cleantech
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national university of singapore
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sustainability
Singapore's Nanyang Technological University and National University of Singapore are developing new cooling solutions for tropical data centers.
Greenwash, false claim risks high amongst IT - report
Wed, 16th Jun 2021
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cleantech
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sustainability
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tco certified
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.
DCI Data Centers one step closer to building NZ facility in Auckland
Tue, 8th Jun 2021
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cleantech
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data center planning
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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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cleantech
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startups
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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cleantech
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report
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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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cleantech
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sustainability
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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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public cloud
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hyperscale
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cleantech
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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cleantech
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onem2m
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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cleantech
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personal computing devices
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carbon footprint
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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power / energy
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cleantech
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epson
Epson to power all global sites with renewable energy by 2023, reducing CO2 emissions by 36,000 tonnes annually.
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres plans for net carbon neutrality by 2030
Wed, 31st Mar 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
The company admits it’s an ambitious goal, but it’s a necessary goal that recognises the efforts needed to address climate change.
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.
NEXTDC launches 'first of its kind' carbon neutrality program
Thu, 18th Mar 2021
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hyperscale
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dc
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cleantech
Australian data center provider NEXTDC has launched a carbon neutrality program, aiming for a zero net carbon emissions data center space.