BULLETIN Commitment to sustainability SCC has partnered with Conrad Energy, a global provider of renewable energy solutions, to install solar panels at its flagship CV1 datacentre facility in Birmingham. The move is part of SCC’s commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint. The 737kWp roof-mounted solar-PV system will provide a significant amount of renewable energy to the datacentre, reducing the amount of electricity that needs to be sourced from traditional energy sources. The panels are installed on the roof of the CV1 facility and will create 130 tonnes of carbon savings in the first year. The partnership will further enhance SCC's sustainability efforts and demonstrates the company’s commitment to using renewable energy sources wherever possible. It also aligns with Rigby Group’s (SCC’s parent company) ambition to decarbonise operations across its entire portfolio, with a target to become net zero by 2040. Rigby Group has recently launched Project Sequoia to progress this important work. Paul Southall, Head of Sustainability and Projects at SCC, said: “Datacentres account for around 2% of all global carbon emissions. This landmark green energy project is the latest step in decarbonising our group operations, demonstrating our commitment to a greener future and achieving net zero by 2040.” Additional benefits to SCC include lower operating costs due to significant savings on energy and price certainty amid energy price volatility. It also allows green credentials to be passed on to its UK datacentre customers. www.scc.com 01732 759725 6 Apogee supports Heart of Kent hospice Apogee is sponsoring the 2024 Heart of Kent Hospice ‘Shaun the Sheep’ art trail, as part of its continued investment in the local community. The free art trail will take place in Maidstone and the surrounding areas in the summer of 2024, and will feature up to 50 individually designed large Shaun sculptures, accompanied by a flock of little Shauns. The temporary tourist attraction will enable visitors to explore the area’s parks and streets, while encouraging them to spend more time outdoors as they walk the trail. The sculptures will be individually designed and painted by local and national artists and will be auctioned at the end of the trail to raise money for the Hospice. www.apogeecorp.com SP&C shortlisted Social Print & Copy CIC (SP&C has been shortlisted in the Tech for Good category at the Social Enterprise Awards Scotland 2023. The awards highlight excellence and outstanding achievements by social enterprises – businesses that reinvest their profits for social and environmental good – which demonstrate they’re improving and building a better economy and fairer society. A brand new category this year, the prestigious tech award recognises a social enterprise using technology to achieve its social impact, either through developing a new product or service, or enhancing its service delivery. Welcoming his company’s nomination, Chief Executive Ian Gray said: “We are delighted to be recognised by the panel for our growth and enterprise. The delivery of our digital/ environmental transformation services creates an ‘on the job’ training platform for our young people leading to full-time employment while supporting our third sector partners.” There is a total of nine categories open to Social Enterprises operating in Scotland or individuals who work/volunteer in Scotland. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony at the Scottish Parliament on Thursday, 26 October hosted by Beatrice Wishart, Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP. www.socialprintandcopy.org Espria chooses refurbished devices Espria has announced plans to replace employee laptops and monitors with British Standards Institute (BSI) certified refurbished devices, increasing its current 65% refurbished usage rate to 100% over the next three years. Chief Operating Officer Clinton Groome said: “Our decision to move to 100% refurbished devices in the next few years aligns with our values and reinforces our commitment to reducing electronic waste and minimise our carbon footprint as best we can. By choosing refurbished, we are contributing to extending the lifespan of electronics, and the negative impact e-waste has on the environment. “The remanufactured devices we use, and also supply to our customers, have all undergone rigorous audits and testing. Not only can devices be branded through vinyl wrapping but they are also delivered to clear specifications including RAM and SSD. Assisting in creating the same out of the box experience expected with new purchases,” he added. In addition to the sustainable benefits refurbished devices bring, businesses can also take advantage of the Espria buy-back programme to reduce cybersecurity risks. Trading-in old devices guarantees extensive cleaning and data sanitisation, ensuring legacy data is completely wiped from every device, mitigating the potential security risks that come with basic wipes or storing devices in company cupboards. “By not only offering refurbished, but taking the step to use it ourselves, with a 100% utilisation by 2026, we aim to not only reduce our e-waste but also support our clients’ businesses in their ESG goals. We are determined to do all we can to work with our partners and our clients to play our part in a more sustainable future,” Groome concluded. www.espria.com Ian Gray 2 0 2 3 See page 38 for round-up For more information please email [email protected] or call Paul on 07887 944433
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