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Carbon footprint stories - Page 4

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Epson highlights emission cuts, waste reduction & new partnerships

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Epson Australia commits to cut emissions by 55% by 2030 and reports a 29% drop in operational waste in its latest Sustainability Impact Report.
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Hitachi Vantara launches VSP One BHE for AI & data security

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Hitachi Vantara launches VSP One BHE, an all-flash NVMe storage solution offering high performance, robust security, and scalable AI data management for enterprises.
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From storage to strategy: Building AI business cases that deliver enterprise-wide impact

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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AI boosts productivity but drives up costs and energy use; firms must adopt integrated strategies to ensure sustainable, profitable AI adoption.
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Fastly unveils emissions dashboard for ANZ firms' compliance

Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
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Fastly has launched a sustainability dashboard to help Australian and New Zealand firms comply with mandatory supply chain emissions reporting regulations.
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Faster cloud adoption could save NZD $3.6 billion for NZ government

Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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New Zealand could save NZD $3.6 billion by 2035 by accelerating cloud adoption in government, boosting productivity and improving public services.
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CommScope launches global SYSTIMAX platform for scalable networks

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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CommScope has launched its global SYSTIMAX Constellation platform, offering scalable, high-speed networks with up to 10Gbps and fault-managed power for enterprises.
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Logitech unveils solar-powered keyboard with four-month charge

Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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Logitech launches Signature Slim Solar+ K980 keyboard, powered by any light and lasting four months in darkness without recharging or battery changes.
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Greenbox acquires EraseIT to boost e-waste & IT recycling

Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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Greenbox Group has acquired EraseIT to bolster e-waste reduction and IT recycling, enhancing circular economy efforts across Australia and New Zealand.
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Westcon-Comstor halves emissions & hits 50% renewables mark

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Westcon-Comstor halves Scope 1 and 2 emissions, hitting 50% renewable electricity use globally, advancing towards its 2030 sustainability goals.
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Ecommpay brings real-time climate action to payment checkout

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Ecommpay integrates ekko's real-time carbon tracking and offsetting into its Hosted Payment Page, enabling eco-friendly checkout options for online shoppers.
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FedEx expands electric fleet & community efforts in Asia Pacific

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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FedEx is expanding its electric vehicle fleet and boosting sustainability and community initiatives across Asia Pacific in fiscal year 2025.
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EnterpriseDB platform cuts datacentre emissions by up to 87%

Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
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EnterpriseDB's AI platform helps datacentres slash carbon emissions by up to 87% and energy use by 81%, cutting costs while maintaining performance.
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Genesis & Cogo launch tool to cut costs & carbon at home

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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Genesis and Cogo have launched the Go Electric Calculator, a tool to help New Zealand homes save costs and cut carbon by switching to electric appliances and vehicles.
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Disruptive tech delivers mixed results for environmental sustainability

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Forrester's report reveals that disruptive tech like AI and IoT aid environmental goals but also pose risks such as higher energy use and electronic waste by 2025.
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Cogo launches energy tool to help homes & cars cut costs

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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Cogo launches a new tool in the UK, Australia and New Zealand to help homes and vehicles cut energy costs with personalised efficiency advice.
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Kiwibank, MATTR & Deloitte to use new AWS New Zealand region

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Kiwibank, MATTR, and Deloitte will adopt the new AWS Asia Pacific (New Zealand) Region, enhancing cloud services and data sovereignty locally.
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LG accelerates emissions cuts, recycling ahead of 2030 goals

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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LG Electronics advances towards its 2030 sustainability goals, cutting emissions and boosting recycling, as detailed in its 2024-2025 Sustainability Report.
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OVHcloud launches tracker to monitor customers' cloud emissions

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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OVHcloud has launched its Environmental Impact Tracker to help customers monitor and reduce the carbon footprint of their cloud infrastructure globally, excluding the US.
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OVHcloud launches updated carbon impact tracker for cloud operations

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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OVHcloud unveils its enhanced Environmental Impact Tracker to help customers monitor the carbon footprint of their cloud services comprehensively.
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ASB & Cogo launch calculator to help Kiwis save energy costs

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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ASB and Cogo have launched an online calculator helping New Zealanders estimate savings from switching to electric homes and vehicles, boosting sustainability.