Runner up in global Tech Trailblazers
Local company sustainableIT has been named the runner-up in the International Tech Trailblazers awards (techtrailblazers.com). These awards were designed specifically for tech start-ups and not only recognize innovation but also proactively helps companies to grow...
Who said going green was easy?
If I could have a rand for every article I have seen entitled something like"10 ways to go green" or "3 ways to reduce your emissions by 50%" I think I would be a rich man by now. In fact, I have probably written a couple of these myself! The reality is that going...
sustainableIT announced as Tech Trailblazers finalist
Local company sustainableIT has been nominated in two categories for the international Tech Trailblazers awards (techtrailblazers.com). The Tech Trailblazers awards were designed specifically for tech start-ups and not only recognize innovation but also proactively...
‘Green’ initiatives need to deliver broader sustainability
I can’t help thinking that the ‘green business’ community, ourselves included, are doing itself and the environment a disservice by focusing only on green and not ensuring that a broader sustainable business model is addressed through our technology and consulting...
South Africa still ranks low on Green ICT maturity
Green ICT remains immature in South Africa and the lack of company adoption will contribute to South Africa’s failure to meet its commitments at Copenhagen, namely a 34% emission reduction below business as usual by 2020 and 42% by 2025. This week Fujistu released its...
Beyond oil : fuel for the future
Big tech brands eye alternative energy In 1974, Jimmy Carter stood before the National Press Club to announce his candidacy for the US presidency. As part of his announcement speech, he said: “We are grossly wasting our energy resources and other precious raw...
The strategic imperatives of sustainable computing
The IT industry appears to be at odds with itself. On the one hand, it is embracing commercial opportunities to develop green technology and IT enablers that help to cut down carbon emissions to meet both corporate and country commitments. On the other hand, it has...
Carbon Disclosure Project and SA Business
The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) is a global initiative encouraging big business to report their carbon footprints and water usage and the steps they are taking to reduce them. It was introduced to South Africa in 2007 and has recently also been extended to cities....
sustainableIT sets the carbon neutral benchmark for SA ICT industry
Local IT company sustainableIT practices what it preaches Local company and green IT computing specialists, sustainableIT have announced their carbon neutral status. The company is believed to be the first local IT organisation to achieve carbon neutrality within its...
IT must join the fight for a sustainable economy
Most organisations are committed to doing business in an environmentally-friendly and sustainable way, but when it comes to reducing carbon emissions, they focus on their manufacturing or logistical departments. Very few CIOs actually measure the carbon footprint of...