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Can CIOs lead the charge towards NetZero?

As most of Europe experiences record temperatures, spontaneous house fires and water shortages, the issue of climate change is increasingly pronounced. While technology is one of the biggest contributors to climate change, it also...

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Outcomes, not flights - it's time to rethink corporate travel

Technology can ensure that our in-person interactions are meaningful and with as little impact on our precious planet as possible

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It's time for IT leaders to act on sustainability

Coeus Consulting's Director, Ben Barry, warns that sustainability approaches must be broadened and prioritised to achieve optimal targets.

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Solar power sets the scene for success in Europe

We look at how EU member states are embracing solar to fulfil their renewable energy pledges.

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Is 2022 the year of clean cloud?

As organisations look to lower their environmental impact, they’re choosing partners that put sustainability first. This is why clean cloud will be a key battlefield in the public cloud market this year.

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The heat is rising for tech firms to decarbonise

Tech companies are usually seen as disruptors and pioneers. However, tech companies are struggling to define and navigate a strategy that effectively meets decarbonisation objectives. So how can tech companies implement green...

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2021 shows the exciting future tech has in 2022

2021 year in review shows more positives than negatives for the business and technology leadership community.

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Sustainability in the tech industry: The hidden problem and how to tackle it

Businesses are constantly innovating towards a better tomorrow—to compete, win customers, and expand into new territories. However, to exist and grow in tomorrow’s world, organisations must adopt sustainability. Priyanka Roy,...

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Tech - take the lead on climate change

As the COP26 Summit continues, the tech sector's recent success gives it an opportunity to lead by example

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Data will grow sustainable agriculture

Sustainability requires new data-driven thinking by the entire food and farming supply chain.

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Gartner: How can CIOs use technology to create and accelerate sustainability strategies?

Manufacturing organizations are under pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in response to climate change concerns and stakeholder pressure while also managing other material sustainability issues. Bettina Tratz-Ryan, VP Analyst...

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Which countries are winning with wind power?

Wind power installations grew strongly in 2020, what are different countries doing to increase their wind output?

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Norway powers up a clean data centre future for CIOs

Norway and its neighbours are at the forefront of making the data centre environmentally sustainable.

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CIOs, it's time to listen to Greta

As with the banking crisis, austerity and the pandemic, CIOs can and must play a vital role in moving to sustainable business models.

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The agritech revolution

Discover how the agriculture sector is leveraging the latest technologies to improve sustainable farming.

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The connection between digitalisation and sustainability

Digitalisation and sustainability are two sides of the same coin and should be considered in tandem.

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