The Verge

APRIL 6, 2021

Boiling liquid surrounds servers at a Microsoft data center. It’s essentially a bath tub,” explains Christian Belady, vice president of Microsoft’s data center advanced development group, in an interview with The Verge. It’s in a small data center, and we’re looking at one rack’s worth,” says Belady. “We

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CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In the executive education programs in which I teach, I’ve actually had hard-nosed veteran executives thank me and my colleagues for creating the space where these topics can be discussed openly,” he says. The test also cut programming time by 55%. “Many people believe this will increase to 80%,” Mehlkopf said. “If

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CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 8, 2022

At the same time, companies are increasingly being held accountable for their environmental impact, with many countries legislating on emissions reductions. There is a clear company risk in not being sustainable, both to the planet and to the business. Sustainability is a journey that all companies will have to embark upon.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 22, 2022

According to professional services provider Deloitte, from 2020 to 2021, the percentage of Thai companies using the cloud increased from 59% to 78%. And, by 2030, the digital economy will account for 30% of Thailand’s entire GDP. At the same time, the notion of data localization is gaining traction.

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CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 23, 2023

It’s an idea we’re proud to support, as it aligns with our own Data Center of the Future initiative. We believe investing in sustainable data center technologies isn’t just the right thing to do for the future of our planet; it can also be a key source of business value for our customers today.

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GeekWire

AUGUST 4, 2020

A Microsoft Azure data center. based cloud and software behemoth announced Tuesday that it’s setting a goal of reaching zero waste by 2030 for its direct waste production. The circular centers will facilitate sorting, reuse and recycling of electronic equipment, keeping it onsite at server farms. Microsoft Photo).

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GeekWire

JULY 21, 2020

Microsoft President Brad Smith, Chief Financial Officer Amy Hood, and CEO Satya Nadella preparing to announce Microsoft’s plan to be carbon negative by 2030. Microsoft unveiled a new suite of sustainability initiatives Tuesday as part of its effort to zero-out the carbon debt the company has accrued over its lifespan. ”

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TM Forum

AUGUST 19, 2021

Unlike aviation or heavy industry, however, telecom companies tend not to be grouped among the worst environmental offenders. which sets out goals to reduce the EU’s net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels, will set a target to produce 40% of the EU’s energy from renewable sources by 2030.

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GeekWire

APRIL 18, 2024

Initiative supporters say the program amounts to a “hidden gas tax” that is harming Washington residents by raising prices at the pump and jacking up electric bills. And the auctions pay for programs that directly and indirectly benefit the tech sector, supporting job creation and climate tech companies working on decarbonization.

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GeekWire

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The company started in January with its plan to become climate negative within a decade, removing more carbon from the atmosphere than it has emitted through its history. ” Microsoft was one of seven companies this year to found the international Water Resilience Coalition , which now has 16 member corporations. .

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CIO Business Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

A fleet of green data centers and a well-advanced plan to stop using fossil-fuel powered vehicles are among the key steps driving Intermax’s mission to be the most sustainable cloud services provider in the Netherlands. It aims to become carbon neutral in 2027 and carbon negative by 2030. Spreading the word is essential.

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GeekWire

JUNE 5, 2023

Some 1,400 attendees signed up for the 2 1/2-day event, which was organized by GreenBiz Group, a media and events company focused on sustainability. ” Washington state is a leader in supporting companies focused on sustainability and in approving policy addressing these issues. Presenters emphasized that the stakes are high.

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GeekWire

APRIL 20, 2021

Carbon capture is a hot new area for innovation and investment, and Pacific Northwest researchers, companies, policymakers and individuals are stepping up to play leading roles. The DOE has set a 2030 target of deploying carbon capture technology that can capture CO2 at a cost of $30 per metric ton. Andrea Starr / PNNL Photo).

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GeekWire

JANUARY 28, 2021

In the first year since it set the goal of becoming carbon negative by 2030 , Microsoft announced Thursday that it has reduced its carbon emissions by 6%, dropping from 11.6 The company said a “small part” of the reduction in its greenhouse gas emissions was due to COVID-19. million metric tons to 10.9 million metric tons.

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Vox

JANUARY 24, 2023

Last year, tech companies’ stocks cratered from their pandemic surge, but that did little to threaten Amazon’s standing as one of 2022’s most profitable American companies. Since stepping down as Amazon CEO in 2021, Bezos has had more time to focus on this new chapter of his public life. billion since its launch.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 6, 2021

But before we get into the details of how their new tools work, a quick note of context; some environmental advocates have called out companies for shifting responsibility for the climate crisis onto individual consumers. The company also says it wants to make it easier for consumers to see more eco-friendly options when shopping on Google.

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