Europe takes the lead in sustainable growth: Digital Product Passports
By Elena Rotzokou, Global EPR Researcher, Ecoveritas The unprecedented number of Extended Producer Responsibility legislation that has been greenlighted since the advent of 2023 across Europe no doubt signals a new level of environmental awareness on a governmental, rather than merely social level. European legislative bodies have mobilized themselves en masse since March 2022, which is […]
Research urges more use of excess heat for energy
New data from Danish engineering group Danfoss has highlighted the vast untapped potential of excess heat as a source of energy. In the EU alone, excess heat amounts to 2,860 TWh/y, corresponding almost to the EU’s total energy demand for heat and hot water in residential and service sector buildings such as schools, hospitals, hotels, […]
IT service providers actively targeting ESG opportunities
IT services providers that are expanding their portfolios to target environmental, social and governance (ESG) opportunities are making a wise move as many enterprises require assistance developing and implementing ESG-related initiatives, says GlobalData. The leading data and analytics company notes that these companies must continue to adapt to shifting market dynamics to stay ahead of […]
Change or be changed – The looming threat of regulation for data centre energy use
By Simon Harris, Head of Critical Infrastructure at BCS Climate change and the global response of Net Zero has dominated the political discourse in recent years. There appears to be widespread agreement within the data centre industry – as a major and growing consumer of power – that it has an important role to play […]
Is data the key to reducing power & meeting sustainability goals?
By Chris West (pictured), Head of Managed Service, Keysource A growing number of customers are committing to sustainability/Net Zero targets and asking us to help them understand the journey to achieving their IT and data centre related goals. Know what you’ve got Our starting point is simple – organisations need to get visibility of the […]
Can we get to Net Zero by 2030?
By Steve Lorimer, Group Technical Director at Keysource In 2021, 25 operators and 17 associations in the data centre industry pledged to be net zero by 2030, when they signed up to The European Data center Association’s Climate Neutral Data center Pact (CNDCP). They committed to three-quarters of the energy used by their data centre facilities […]
Government puts livestock methane production in spotlight
The UK Government has launched a UK-wide call for evidence asking agricultural industry, scientists and the wider public for information on the use of new types of animal feed products that can reduce methane emissions from livestock. Ruminant livestock – cows and sheep – are the leading cause of farm greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. However, feed […]
Emerging tech ‘critical’ to manufacturers who want to embrace the Circular Economy in difficult times
A study by Sage has revealed advances in technology and innovation (72%) as the biggest driver of Circular Economy (CE) strategies in manufacturing and distribution. Its “The State of the Circular Economy” report shows the industry is paying greater attention to the need for, and benefits of, the Circular Economy (CE). It comes in response to […]
The benefits and challenges of Sustainable Procurement and how to achieve your goals
By Mark Perera, CEO and founder, Vizibl As a result of mounting environmental and social challenges affecting the entire globe, many organisations now place sustainability as a priority within their strategic goals. In this landscape, procurement has an enormous role to play in embedding sustainability into everyday practices and across the wider supply chain. With […]
At 590 the UK has second-highest number of B Corps
Research by green energy experts Uswitch has revealed Moodle, an online educational platform designed for distance learning, is the world’s most popular B Corp business, followed by Coursera and TOMS. B Corp certification is awarded to businesses that meet the highest standards of accountability when it comes to their social and environmental impact, and there are […]