Sustainability stories - Page 56
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.
Skills Bright Sparks finalists announced
Mon, 14th Oct 2019
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edutech
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cleantech
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sustainability
Young Kiwis from all over the country are demonstrating a passion for environmental issues and a passion for keeping the planet safe.
Sustainability issues prevalent in the IT industry
Fri, 11th Oct 2019
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healthtech
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cleantech
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sustainability
Sustainability issues in IT are proving difficult to solve, despite growing demand for more sustainable IT products.
UPS drone delivery heralds new era in parcel logistics
Mon, 7th Oct 2019
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cleantech
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drones
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sustainability
UPS gains FAA approval for drone deliveries, marking a pivotal shift in parcel logistics. Experts see it as a strategic move against Amazon.
Drones and tech could help save quokka from extinction
Mon, 7th Oct 2019
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drones
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cleantech
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sustainability
Microsoft has granted the University of Western Australia funds to save the quokka, using drones and cloud computing.
Greenbox acquires Recytech to kick off New Zealand expansion
Thu, 26th Sep 2019
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cleantech
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sustainability
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recycling
Australian firm Greenbox has acquired New Zealand IT asset disposal company Recytech in a bid to meet growing demand from its global partners.
Businesses need greater clarity on sustainability reporting
Wed, 18th Sep 2019
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cleantech
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supply chain systems
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inventory management systems
British businesses are calling for clearer sustainability reporting standards, as 76% admit significant risks from unassessed supply chains.
New wireless canopy solution makes any building smart
Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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iot
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smart home
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wireless networks
Cognian’s Patented Syncromesh wireless canopy makes it cost-effective to retrofit existing buildings, reducing energy and emissions.
No drop wasted: Kiwi company utilises AWS to power growth
Fri, 6th Sep 2019
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public cloud
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hyperscale
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cleantech
Kiwi company Trickle, is committed to helping hospitality organisations in New Zealand to ‘go green’ and reduce beer wastage.
ESP and AWS work to reduce NZ's carbon footprint
Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
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public cloud
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hyperscale
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cleantech
ESP partners with AWS to enhance NZ's carbon reduction, achieving significant energy savings and driving innovation.
TCO certifications to tackle data center sustainability
Fri, 30th Aug 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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cleantech
TCO Development aims to curb data centers' rising energy use and CO2 emissions by introducing new sustainability criteria for its TCO Certified IT product mark.
Is the government putting Kiwi SMEs on struggle street?
Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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cleantech
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government
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sustainability
Kiwi SMEs are facing strain due to anticipated government regulations and social engineering, warns OneHQ's Vinay Iswar, urging businesses to plan ahead.
Aus battery company awarded $3.5M for projects here and Europe
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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power / energy
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cleantech
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r&d
Calix will receive $3 million from the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, plus $0.5 million for CO2 capture from cement production.
Kyocera's green sustainability efforts recognised
Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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cleantech
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going green
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kyocera
Kyocera says its efforts to increase sustainability and reduce greenhouse missions are part of the ‘Kyocera philosophy’.
Dunedin startups commit to waste minimisation
Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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cleantech
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startup dunedin
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waste
Dunedin startups joined forces at Waste Jam, a 48-hour event, to innovate in waste minimisation, drawing support from local leaders and experts.
HPE leverages technology to address societal and environmental needs
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has released its 2018 Living Progress Report, revealing the business benefits of using technology to address global issues.
GIGA Data Centers brings energy efficiency to Mooresville, NC
Wed, 26th Jun 2019
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dc
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hyperscale
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power / energy
GIGA Data Centers has unveiled a cutting-edge, energy-efficient data center in Mooresville, NC, leveraging green energy and innovative cooling systems.
WeRobotics launches global drone data challenge
Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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drones
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risk & compliance
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cleantech
The winner will receive $235,000 for using drones and data in unique ways to address local challenges and big topics such as humanitarian aid.
Microsoft showcase highlights NZ's critical challenges
Mon, 24th Jun 2019
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edutech
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cleantech
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agritech
Microsoft's first parliamentary showcase in New Zealand highlighted local innovations addressing critical environmental, social, and economic challenges.
New app launches to protect our oceans
Thu, 20th Jun 2019
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cleantech
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conservation
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sustainability
OceansCam, a new app aimed at ocean conservation, allows users to share positive experiences and concerns, earning rewards to support The Lewis Pugh Foundation.
New Kiwi app looks to reduce food waste
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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cleantech
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food
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sustainability
New 'Foodprint' app aims to slash food waste in Auckland, partnering with local eateries to offer half-price meals.