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Electrification gets down to the wire

GreenBiz

The once-humdrum electricity sector has become a hub of interest and innovation for the worlds of energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, transportation, buildings, policy, finance and others. Local jurisdictions are banning the use of natural gas in newly constructed (and, in some places, renovated) homes and commercial buildings.

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Advancing Environmental Stewardship: Lenovo’s Global Environmental Management System and Innovative ESG Data Solutions

3BL Media

In FY 2023/24, Lenovo deployed Lenovo ESG Navigator at two manufacturing sites in China Lenovos Lenovo South Smart Campus and Tianjin Smart Campus facilities where it is being used to collect and monitor environmental data, including energy, greenhouse gas emissions, water, and waste data.

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Can the Smart Building tech of 22 Bishopsgate help solve another energy crisis?

Cisco CSR

But as we grumbled, auto manufacturers and engineers were heads-down on developing and rolling out more energy-efficient vehicles. In my last blog , I wrote about the hundreds of billions being invested into Smart Building technologies including those used to retrofit older buildings such as Cisco’s Penn1 showcase.

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Cisco: Setting a Course for More Sustainable Office Spaces

3BL Media

In addition to using fewer materials in manufacturing, office devices are being designed to consume less energy throughout their lifecycle. If you use less power in sleep mode, it also means you generate less heat and so you dont need to cool buildings as much, he notes.

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Standing Out With Sustainable Manufacturing

Cisco CSR

As I talk with all of my customers in the manufacturing space, one thread stays consistent: Manufacturing was one of the hardest hit industries due to COVID-19. From my point of view sustainability is a medal with two sides and both are important for manufacturing. For The Climate And Your Costs.

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How Does Digital Transformation Enable Sustainability?

Cisco CSR

Manufacturers can contribute to corporate and global sustainability goals by building an intelligent plant to better manage energy, waste, and materials. Creating hybrid work models where employees can reduce or eliminate travel, while feeling safe and remaining healthy, and manufacturers can sustain productivity and retain talent.

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Simplify the Adoption of Sustainable Technologies in the Workplace with Cisco DNA Center

Cisco CSR

Sustainable technology, which is a category of smart building technologies, is a framework of networking solutions that enable businesses to achieve their sustainability goals. The industry for smart building technology is diverse, and you will certainly find an IoT device or sensor for just about any project.