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70% better 5G power consumption with hardware optimisation

Fri, 8th Apr 2022
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ABI Research has found that hardware optimisation promises up to 70% improvement in 5G power consumption as networks reach scale in many developed nations.
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Responsible Technology, Sustainable Future: How technology will help companies become carbon neutral by 2030

Thu, 31st Mar 2022
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Alibaba Group has pledged to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030, with a focus on digitization and green practices. #ClimateAction #Sustainability.
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AWS launches carbon footprint tool to combat climate change

Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched the AWS customer carbon footprint tool to help businesses calculate their carbon emissions and predict future changes.
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Logitech scales the use of recycled plastic in its products

Wed, 16th Feb 2022
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Logitech has exceeded its commitment to incorporate post-consumer recycled plastic into products, reducing its carbon impact.
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Sustainability and the corporate carbon footprint challenge

Mon, 23rd Aug 2021
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By investing in the rapid advancement of digital technology, businesses can find new ways to get ahead of the competition and create impactful social change.
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APAC firms could slash carbon emissions by 78% by moving to cloud - AWS report

Thu, 29th Jul 2021
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Moving to cloud infrastructure could cut Asia Pacific organisations' carbon emissions by 78%, says a report by 451 Research and AWS.
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Google Cloud launches region picker tool for customers

Fri, 23rd Apr 2021
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The region picker is one way of partnering with customers to decrease carbon emissions, boost renewable energy usage and improve infrastructure sustainability.
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Apple creates sweeping carbon removal fund

Fri, 16th Apr 2021
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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.
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Five ways to reduce the environmental impact of printing and save costs

Tue, 2nd Mar 2021
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Organisations are urged to take action to reduce their printing impact on the environment with five recommended steps.
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Apple pledges 100% carbon neutrality by 2030

Wed, 22nd Jul 2020
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Apple commits to becoming carbon neutral by 2030, reducing carbon footprints of every device sold to zero in 10 years.
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How Epson makes CSR more than a buzzword

Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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After being named in the FTSE4Good Index yet again, the company has outlined how it makes social responsibility a core tenant of its vision.
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NZ tech start up wins innovation award

Wed, 11th Dec 2019
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CarbonClick CPO, Jan Ivar Czaplicki, has been named International Michael Page Innovator of the Year for 2019.
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Kiwi startup making waves in electric transport

Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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Kiwi startup ZeroC is revolutionising electric transport with zero carbon services, already reducing 160 KG of CO2 and aiming for nationwide expansion.
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Vertiv certified for energy efficiency in ANZ

Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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Vertiv has achieved ISO 14001:2015 certification for environmental management across its ANZ offices and warehouses, enhancing its sustainability credentials.
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NEXTDC's corporate operations go 100% carbon neutral

Wed, 13th Feb 2019
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Much has been said of the environmental impact of data centres, and now NEXTDC is looking to do its part in curbing its own contribution.
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VMware achieves carbon neutrality two years early

Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
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VMware has achieved carbon neutrality two years ahead of schedule, through a combination of energy efficiency initiatives and renewable energy projects.
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Australia's clean technology sector gets a $4.8m boost

Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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Australia's National Energy Resources Australia will provide $4.8m in funding for eight clean technology projects in the energy sector.
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HP signs $400m cloud deal

Wed, 2nd Mar 2011
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HP secures USD $400m deal to transition Centrica to a private cloud setup, enhancing cost-efficiency, flexibility, and environmental impact.
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The secret to overcoming objections

Sun, 1st Aug 2010
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New Zealand's Emissions Trading Scheme pressures businesses to cut carbon footprints, championing green IT solutions despite cost objections.
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A sustained effort

Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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Greenpeace's Cool IT Leaderboard highlights IT firms' climate efforts. Cisco leads with 62 points, doubling its score through emissions-saving tech.