Vodacom scoops sustainability award

Just one month after the launch of its solar array installation on the roof of its Century City offices, Vodacom has been named as the winner in the category for African Solar Project of the Year by Africa Energy. According to Africa Energy, the project is the largest...

Help in quantifying green initiatives

Infrastructure and operations (I&O) activity typically consumes 60% to 65% of IT budgets in organisations across industry sectors. As a result, the impact of green and sustainable initiatives will be greatest in this area.  Bettina Tratz-Ryan, research...

Is renewable energy a viable option?

There is undoubtedly awareness among South Africans that renewable energy is the way to go. But how feasible is it for the ordinary householder to switch to new, greener technology? “In a country such as South Africa, where solar energy is abundant, the sustainability...

IBM commended for sustainability

IBM has been recognised for its supply chain leadership by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The IT company was presented with a 2013 Climate Leadership Award by the EPA, the Association of Climate Change Officers, the Center for Climate and Energy...

Ricoh named sustainability leader

Ricoh is one of Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the world for the ninth year and has been every year since the list’s inception in 2005. The list recognised Ricoh in three areas: resource management; financial management; and employee management....