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State and Local Governments Benefit from Data Center Sustainability

State Tech Magazine

Data center optimization ensures compliance with regulations, saves money and helps agencies to be environmentally conscious. In the face of regulatory mandates and pressure from citizens, agencies are rightly looking to make their operations more sustainable. Why Do State and Local Agencies Seek Sustainable Data Centers?

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Climate-clever supply chains: How to make sustainable procurement decisions

Open Access Government - Technology News

Why is sustainable procurement so important? One of the biggest challenges companies face is designing and implementing sustainable procurement policies and overcoming a lack of crucial visibility across their supply chains. What’s holding back more sustainable procurement?

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Electronic waste: Blockchain improves customer experience and drives sustainability

Open Access Government - Technology News

These discussions covered topics such as sustainable mobile devices, incentives for second-life devices, supply and demand challenges and the importance of collaboration in creating a more circular economy. Doing so will reduce electronic waste, extend the life span of mobile devices and create a more sustainable tomorrow for all.

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What else can data centres be doing to be more sustainable?

Open Access Government - Technology News

How can data centres become more sustainable in an age when our digital lives demand increasing volumes of energy ? Data centre operators have embraced renewable energy sources for several years and striven to make major efficiencies in areas like power and cooling – as well as committing to green building practices for the long term.”

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The path to sustainable impact in diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility

Partnership for Public Service

Supreme Court moved toward its decision on race-conscious admissions in higher education, many of the federal leaders we work with sought to bake diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility principles into agencywide operations to ensure DEIA functions have sufficient authority and seniority to promote their work and make a sustainable impact.

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What Policymakers Need to Know About New and Evolving Publicly-Driven Housing Development Models in the U.S.

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

While a notable portion of the nation’s public housing stock still operates under traditional public housing rules, particularly in New York City, the government's role in new affordable housing development has changed. Two key characteristics bolster the success and sustainability of these models.

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What is Strategic Procurement, and How Can Cooperative Purchasing Help?

American City & Country

Whether you’re in education, government, nonprofit or the private sector, procurement can be a powerful tool for maximizing savings, streamlining operations, and ensuring compliance. Working with suppliers who share your commitment to sustainability is not only good for the planet but also enhances your organization’s reputation.