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Techday NZ
6 days ago
- Business
- Techday NZ
OVHcloud launches updated carbon impact tracker for cloud operations
OVHcloud has announced the release of its Environmental Impact Tracker, an enhanced tool designed to give customers a comprehensive overview of the carbon emissions linked to their cloud usage. The new Environmental Impact Tracker builds on the company's previous carbon calculator, extending coverage to include Bare Metal, Hosted Private Cloud, and Public Cloud Compute systems. Plans are in place to add Public Cloud Storage and Web Hosting to the tool's capabilities soon. According to OVHcloud, the tool provides an extensive lifecycle analysis, covering the entire operation from manufacturing through to the operational phase of infrastructure. Updates to the tool now enable calculations that consider the emissions from both the use phase and elements such as the average emission factors of countries and those of electricity suppliers partnered with OVHcloud. Additional criteria account for the reconditioning of server components during assembly, and increasing the accuracy of the environmental data presented to customers. "In a world where every action counts, accurately and transparently assessing your environmental footprint is no longer an option - it's a responsibility," says Grégory Lebourg, Global Environmental Director at OVHcloud. "As a committed player, we support our customers in understanding and controlling their impact." OVHcloud highlighted its use of large-scale water cooling technology and a vertically integrated production model. These practices are deployed across its data centre facilities, including those in Quebec, Auckland, New Delhi, Manchester, Singapore, and Sydney. The company's data centres have recorded some of the industry's lowest power usage and water usage effectiveness scores. According to OVHcloud's sustainability and environmental page, its operations are committed to low-carbon energy, reduced emissions, and zero waste heading to landfills by the end of this year. It reported 0.37 litres of water per kWh and 0.16 kilograms of CO2 per kWh in addition to a 92 per cent rate of renewable energy in its data centres. OVHcloud operates over 450,000 servers across 44 data centres worldwide. According to the company, its ongoing commitment to sustainability has been recognised in external assessments. In early 2025, it was ranked within the top 16% of companies in its sector by the Corporate Sustainability Assessment conducted by S&P Global Ratings. The Environmental Impact Tracker's development has focused on providing extensive coverage and transparency. This approach is in line with increasing industry interest in sustainability and the growing emphasis on responsible use of digital technologies. The tracker is available to all OVHcloud customers around the globe, with the exception of users in the United States. Access is provided via the OVHcloud Manager and through a dedicated API, designed to meet the operational needs of various clients. The initial launch supports Public Cloud Compute, Cloud Storage, Web Hosting, and additional support for multi-criteria analysis is scheduled to follow. Follow us on: Share on:
TECHx
01-05-2025
- Business
- TECHx
Less Carbon, More Impact: Acer's Sustainable Tech Strategy
Home » Green Tech » Less Carbon, More Impact: Acer's Sustainable Tech Strategy Acer Inc. has earned a top spot in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2024, placing among the top 5% globally. This recognition comes after a rigorous evaluation of 7,690 companies across 62 industries in the Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). Only 780 companies made the cut — and Acer stood out. Leading in Social Responsibility What's more impressive? Acer achieved the highest score in the Social category. It outperformed peers in key areas like Customer Relations, Supply Chain Management, and Climate Strategy. These results prove Acer's commitment goes beyond words — it's in action. Pioneering Eco-Conscious Innovation The CSA report stresses the need for circular product design and full lifecycle accountability. Acer was already ahead. With its Vero line-up, the brand introduced eco-friendly devices that don't sacrifice performance or durability. Each Vero device is crafted using recycled plastics, energy-efficient components, and recyclable packaging. It's a win for performance — and the planet. Introducing the Aspire Vero 16 Unveiled at CES 2025, the new Aspire Vero 16 takes things a step further. It's the world's first carbon-neutral laptop using bio-based oyster shell material. The chassis? Made from over 70% post-consumer recycled plastic and bio-based content. This laptop is designed for sustainability across its full lifecycle — from raw materials to disposal. Going Beyond Carbon: A Biodiversity Report In 2024, Acer also released its first biodiversity risk assessment report. This milestone document evaluates how biodiversity impacts suppliers, Acer's own operations, and end-users. It's a big move toward transparency and ecological responsibility. Acer's Net-Zero Vision for 2050 Acer isn't stopping there. The company has pledged to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Its climate roadmap follows three key pillars: Business operations Products and services Value chain The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated Acer's GHG reduction goals. The brand aims to cut: Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 (from a 2019 baseline) Scope 3 emissions by 35% by 2030 (from a 2020 baseline) Recognized by TIME and Focused on Logistics Further proof of impact? Acer was featured on TIME's World's Most Sustainable Companies in 2024. The company also collaborates with logistics providers using biofuels — including marine and aviation fuels — to cut transport-related emissions, even for deliveries to the Middle East. Between 2020 and 2022, over 40 million Acer devices used post-consumer recycled plastics. That includes devices shipped worldwide, the Middle East included. A Broader Vision for Green Living Acer's commitment extends to lifestyle innovations. These include: Energy-efficient PCs and displays E-bikes and e-scooters Energy storage systems Award-winning sustainable packaging All are designed to make green living practical and accessible. The Earth Mission App: Building Green Habits Acer wants everyone to join the journey. That's why it launched the Earth Mission App — a tool to help users build eco-friendly habits over 21 days. With each challenge, users complete 'green actions' that add up. So far, over 7,400 users have completed more than 166,337 actions — that's one green action every 30 seconds!
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
S&P Global Selects Linde for Sustainability Yearbook 2025
WOKING, England, April 22, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Linde plc (Nasdaq: LIN) announced today that it has been recognized for its industry-leading sustainability performance through inclusion in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025. Based on S&P Global's comprehensive Corporate Sustainability Assessment, the Sustainability Yearbook comprises companies scoring in the top 15% of their industry for sustainable business practices. In the review of 7,690 companies, Linde was ranked as one of the most sustainable businesses in the world and scored the highest of any industrial gases company. "Sustainable practices are integrated into every aspect of Linde's business - from reducing emissions with innovative solutions to community projects and robust governance practices," said Erin Catapano, Vice President Sustainability, Linde. "We are proud that S&P Global continues to recognize the efforts of Linde's employees in making our world more productive, sustainably." With its products, technologies and services, Linde helps its customers avoid more than 90 million metric tons of CO2 equivalents (CO2e) per year – more than double Linde's own global emissions. Linde's climate goals include its 2035 science-based absolute greenhouse gas emissions reduction target and its 2050 climate neutrality ambition. Linde is a participant in the United Nations Global Compact, is a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index and the Dow Jones Best-In-Class Indices (formerly the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices). About Linde Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain, decarbonize and protect our planet. The company serves a variety of end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde's industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications including production of clean hydrogen and carbon capture systems critical to the energy transition, life-saving medical oxygen and high-purity & specialty gases for electronics. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions. For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit View source version on Contacts Investor Relations Juan PelaezPhone: +1 203 837 2213Email: Media Relations Anna DaviesPhone: +44 1483 244705Email:
Business Wire
22-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
S&P Global Selects Linde for Sustainability Yearbook 2025
WOKING, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Linde plc (Nasdaq: LIN) announced today that it has been recognized for its industry-leading sustainability performance through inclusion in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025. Based on S&P Global's comprehensive Corporate Sustainability Assessment, the Sustainability Yearbook comprises companies scoring in the top 15% of their industry for sustainable business practices. In the review of 7,690 companies, Linde was ranked as one of the most sustainable businesses in the world and scored the highest of any industrial gases company. 'Sustainable practices are integrated into every aspect of Linde's business - from reducing emissions with innovative solutions to community projects and robust governance practices,' said Erin Catapano, Vice President Sustainability, Linde. 'We are proud that S&P Global continues to recognize the efforts of Linde's employees in making our world more productive, sustainably.' With its products, technologies and services, Linde helps its customers avoid more than 90 million metric tons of CO 2 equivalents (CO 2 e) per year – more than double Linde's own global emissions. Linde's climate goals include its 2035 science-based absolute greenhouse gas emissions reduction target and its 2050 climate neutrality ambition. Linde is a participant in the United Nations Global Compact, is a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index and the Dow Jones Best-In-Class Indices (formerly the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices). About Linde Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain, decarbonize and protect our planet. The company serves a variety of end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde's industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications including production of clean hydrogen and carbon capture systems critical to the energy transition, life-saving medical oxygen and high-purity & specialty gases for electronics. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions. For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit
Associated Press
17-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Sands and Sands China Listed Top the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025 Casinos and Gaming Category
Las Vegas Sands Las Vegas Sands and Sands China were again included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook, with the two companies recording the highest global environmental, social and governance (ESG) scores in the casinos and gaming category. Sands China was the highest-scoring company in the casinos and gaming category, ranking among the top 1% of S&P global ESG scores, while Sands received designation among the top 10% of overall S&P global ESG scores. Sands and Sands China were among only seven companies in the casinos and gaming industry included in the 2025 yearbook, with 41 companies assessed. Sands was the only U.S.-based company in the casinos and gaming category listed in the yearbook. The comprehensive annual overview of the state of corporate sustainability around the world is based on evaluation of ESG performance. More than 7,690 companies assessed for the 2024 Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) were considered for inclusion in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025. Distinctions are calculated against the top-performing company in each industry, and exclusions applied thereafter. This year, only 780 companies made it into the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook. These designations for Sands and Sands China are the latest recognition from the world's leading reputational benchmarks that assess ESG performance. This past December, Sands was again recognized on the Dow Jones Sustainability™ Indices (DJSI), with placement on both DJSI World and DJSI North America for the fifth consecutive year. Sands China was named to DJSI World and DJSI Asia Pacific for the third consecutive year. Sands also was included in Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies 2025, ranking 60th out of 600 companies, and was highest among the 19 companies making the list in the hotels, dining and leisure industry. 'As we strive to push our performance forward each year, the stringent CSA assessment provides an important benchmark for the impact we are making in the areas we've prioritized,' Katarina Tesarova, senior vice president and chief sustainability officer, said. 'Recognition in the yearbook demonstrates our progress, yet we do not take inclusion for granted. We know we must continually advance to receive this important designation, and that is always our goal.' With the goal of achieving measured and ongoing ESG progress, Sands established 2021-2025 ambitions to invest $200 million in workforce development, contribute 250,000 volunteer hours to its communities and reduce carbon emissions by 17.5% by the end of the period, mapping to its People, Communities and Planet corporate responsibility pillars. Sands will report its progress on these targets in the 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance report, which will be released in spring 2025. To learn more about the company's corporate responsibility initiatives, read the latest environmental, social and governance report: Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from Las Vegas Sands
