GreenTech stories - Page 27
Organisations increasingly concerned about data centre sustainability
Tue, 19th May 2020
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digiplex
As data centres threaten to consume up to 20% of global electricity in a decade, DigiPlex launches a guide urging businesses to address sustainability.
Google unveils ambitious plan for '24/7 carbon-free data centres'
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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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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blancco
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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uc
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voip
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.
Energy efficiency, decent budgets and strong teams crucial for data centre projects
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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dc
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clean technologies
Energy efficiency and data center relocation are top priorities for IT professionals in 2020, according to a poll by Secure I.T. Environments.
NTT declares itself 'business avenger' for UN sustainability goals
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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wearables
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clean technologies
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sustainability
The UN Global Goals call for action to end poverty, protect Earth, and encourage peace and prosperity by 2030.
ITU encourages ICT sector to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Fri, 28th Feb 2020
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uc
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sustainability
The ICT industry should work towards reducing their greenhouse gas emissions by 45% in the next 10 years, in order to comply with the Paris Agreement.
Data center operators missing out on energy savings - Supermicro report
Wed, 18th Dec 2019
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The survey found that 86% of businesses don't consider the environmental impact of their facilities to be an important factor for their data centers.
Businesses need greater clarity on sustainability reporting
Wed, 18th Sep 2019
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supply chain
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sustainability
British businesses are calling for clearer sustainability reporting standards, as 76% admit significant risks from unassessed supply chains.
TCO certifications to tackle data center sustainability
Fri, 30th Aug 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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supply chain
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power / energy
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.
Aus battery company awarded $3.5M for projects here and Europe
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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clean technologies
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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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kyocera
Kyocera says its efforts to increase sustainability and reduce greenhouse missions are part of the 'Kyocera philosophy'.
Culture changes are key when taking on sustainability – KYOCERA
Thu, 30th May 2019
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supply chain
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sustainability
Organisations must commit to cultural changes in order to make lasting sustainability initiatives, says KYOCERA CEO.
Earth Day 2019: How tech firms can support our planet's wellbeing
Tue, 23rd Apr 2019
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wireless networks
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clean technologies
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cloud services
Six industry experts explain how they - and other tech organisations - can positively contribute to the wellbeing of our earth.
Intel DCM GM divulges on the future of data centre management
Wed, 27th Feb 2019
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hyperscale
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dc
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clean technologies
In this exclusive interview, Intel's Jeff Klaus shares insights on the data centre management industry and its capabilities for the future.
Iron Mountain extends commitment to greenhouse gas reduction
Wed, 27th Feb 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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data analytics
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martech
The company recently announced the formal approval from the Science Based Targets initiative of its 2025 greenhouse gas emissions goals.
Etix Everywhere Borealis data centre goes 100% green
Tue, 19th Feb 2019
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power / energy
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clean technologies
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sustainability
The company has been busy in the past months having signed several contracts with the major Icelandic power providers.
Q&A: Aruba manager on imminent data centre challenges
Thu, 14th Feb 2019
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clean technologies
Aruba's infrastructure manager Alessandro Bruschini weighs in on the imminent challenges data centres face amidst rising demand and new regulations.
Interview: Emerging trends for a sustainable data centre industry
Mon, 11th Feb 2019
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storage
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
SPIE UK's Peter Westwood discusses the various technologies emerging both now and in the future to boost energy efficiency among data centres.
Report: Bulk of data centre managers don't care about environment
Fri, 21st Dec 2018
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dc
This week Supermicro released its first annual report detailing the environmental impact of today's cloud-scale data centres.