What if yesterday’s tech could solve today’s digital divide? Sustainability analyst Bonnie Schneider talks with Brandon Smith, VP of IT ESG at Human-I-T, as he explains how the nonprofit Human-I-T turns unwanted electronics into tools for digital inclusion, empowering communities and reducing waste. As the Southern California Chapter Lead for SustainableIT.org, Brandon also shares his push for industry standards that make sustainability a built-in feature of IT, bridging gaps between environmental goals and social impact.
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Tackling Scope 3 Emissions: An Invisi...
Tech companies grapple with a formidable yet often invisible challenge: Scope 3 emissions. Sustainability analyst Bonnie Schneider sheds light on the frequently underestimated sources of Scope 3 emissions, illustrating how industry giants like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are proactively address...
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Power Struggle: Utilities vs. Big Tec...
As Ohio’s data center industry expands, so do the demands on the state’s power grid. Utilities are proposing costly upgrades, sparking a heated debate with tech companies over who should pay. Sustainability analyst Bonnie Schneider delves into this high-stakes dispute, exploring both sides of the...
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Data Center-Heated Greenhouses | EcoT...
Excess heat from data centers can help grow vegetables year round! That's the idea behind one creative solution taking root in the Netherlands. Sustainability analyst Bonnie Schneider examines how this unique partnership has the potential to put data center waste heat to good use and boost urban ...
