As the world faces growing concerns about climate change and the impact of human activity on the environment, tech brands are increasingly taking the sustainability route in all that they do. From reducing their carbon footprint to investing in renewable energy and designing products that are more environmentally friendly, tech companies are using their innovation and resources to create a better, more sustainable future for us all.
Reducing Carbon Footprints
One of the most significant ways in which tech brands are embracing sustainability is by reducing their carbon footprints. These companies are recognizing the impact of their operations on the environment and taking proactive steps to minimise their carbon emissions.
For example, Apple, one of the world's largest tech companies, is committed to becoming 100% carbon neutral across its entire supply chain by 2030. The company has already made significant progress towards this goal, with all of its global offices, retail stores, and data centres powered by renewable energy. Apple is also working with its suppliers to help them transition to renewable energy, with the goal of reducing the carbon footprint of its entire supply chain.
Similarly, Google has been carbon neutral since 2007 and aims to be 100% carbon-free by 2020. The company has invested in renewable energy, including wind and solar power, and has also developed innovative technologies such as machine learning algorithms to optimise its data centres' energy usage.
Investing in Renewable Energy
Many tech brands are also investing in renewable energy as a way to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and support the growth of sustainable energy sources.
This story is from the May 2023 edition of NXT.
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