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What's good for the world is good for business

Environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) initiatives have become an increasingly important indicator for measuring an organization's health, performance, resiliency and long-term value in today's socially conscious economy.

Seamlessly integrating ESG into all aspects of the business helps organizations tap into new markets and drive financial performance, increase agility to combat unexpected shifts in the market, embrace fluidity in regulatory environments, and boost innovation and productivity -- all while shaping a better world for future generations.

Customers, partners and investors are prioritizing organizations that are focused on shaping a better world through three key areas:

What's good for the world is good for business

Environment

Impact of an organization's resources on the environment, such as carbon footprint, toxic chemicals in manufacturing processes and supply chain processes.

What's good for the world is good for business

Social

How organizations improve and advocate for diversity and inclusion internally and within their communities.

What's good for the world is good for business

Governance

An organization's practices, policies and processes for creating positive change, ensuring fairness and remaining compliant.

The Basics of ESG and Sustainable Technology

We cover the essentials, including the role sustainable technology can play in helping organizations achieve their environmental, social and governance goals while enabling digital transformation.

Jul 19, 2022

8 min read

Areas of ESG expertise

ESG Services

Innovative thinking and sustainable technology solutions for a better tomorrow.

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The time for change is now. But where do you start?

Business leaders face a growing imperative -- from individual employees and stakeholders all the way up through the board room -- to prioritize ESG as a key aspect of value creation, but often struggle with where or how to begin.

As thinkers and doers, we combine strategy and execution to remove the barriers that can stymie even the best-laid ESG plans, giving you the clearest understanding of your true starting point so you can turn ambition into action.

Adopt a smarter, more strategic approach to ESG

Essential ESG reading

WWT Helps Global Financial Services Firm Identify a Data-Driven Path toward NetZero

Utilizing the power and intelligence of WWT's ATC to definitively identify ZutaCore as a pragmatic solution to cool its data centers, the customer now has a proven, clear path toward achieving its net zero emissions by 2030.

Jul 19, 2022

5 min read

WWT Experts: Brendan Walsh on ESG

Grab a quick dose of deep expertise with the WWT Expert series. In each episode, our host poses topical questions to a WWT Expert. Learn about the business solutions these experts have created, the technologies they've mastered and the trends they're seeing in the marketplace. All in 30 minutes or less. Comprehensive Successful Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) programs are increasingly vital to long-term growth and the wellbeing of our people and planet, but represent a massive exercise in strategic planning and execution. During this event, Matthew Coble will chat with ESG Services expert, Brendan Walsh. Brendan is passionate about assisting companies in navigating the ESG landscape while preserving financial health. He is a great resource for any ESG questions you may have!

Jun 15, 2022 • 10 am (CDT)

How Does Cloud Technology Drive Sustainability?

Given the importance of data centers to modern business, there's an imminent need for investment in efficiency efforts. Cloud is poised to play a critical role in data center sustainability.

May 11, 2022

4 min read

ZutaCore: Data Center Cooling for a Sustainable, Carbon-Neutral Future

Just as other elements of the modern data center are advancing to support today's compute-intensive workflows, a revolutionary new approach to cooling technologies is desperately needed -- one that meets today's ESG requirements for responsible environmental practices.

Feb 8, 2022

6 min read

Net Zero and Data Centers: Is It Possible?

Can you really get to Net Zero by 2030 or 2050 if you haven't started accounting for your Scope 3 emissions now?

Aug 29, 2022

6 min read

Protecting our people and our planet through sustainable and responsible business practices

WWT is committed to making a positive impact on the world by taking care of our people and communities in which we serve by fostering a safe, inclusive and environmentally conscious workplace.

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How Does Cloud Technology Drive Sustainability?

Given the importance of data centers to modern business, there's an imminent need for investment in efficiency efforts. Cloud is poised to play a critical role in data center sustainability.

May 11, 2022

4 min read

Case Study Cisco

Bouchaine Vineyards Uses IoT Data to Optimize Grape Growth

Leveraging Cisco Industrial Asset Vision and Edge Intelligence, WWT combined data sources into a single platform, allowing vineyard managers and winemakers to make informed decisions about their operations.

Aug 22, 2022

5 min read

Net Zero and Data Centers: Is It Possible?

Can you really get to Net Zero by 2030 or 2050 if you haven't started accounting for your Scope 3 emissions now?

Aug 29, 2022

6 min read

Page Life Sciences

Health Equity and ESG

Sep 1, 2022

6 min read

The Basics of ESG and Sustainable Technology

We cover the essentials, including the role sustainable technology can play in helping organizations achieve their environmental, social and governance goals while enabling digital transformation.

Jul 19, 2022

8 min read

What's new

Eco-Insights: Why Sustainability Will No Longer Be a Buzzword in 2022

Vertiv is working to address the world's significant demand for data and critical digital infrastructure that supports it, and, at the same time, mitigate the environmental impacts from such infrastructure. Learn how some of the stakeholders, technologies and strategies that experts think may lead to more meaningful strides in sustainability efforts in 2022.

Sep 29, 2022

4 min read

Article Data Analytics & AI

Reinventing AI Research & Development: Part VIII

In the eighth article of the series, we continue to provide an inside look at what the WWT AI R&D team is uncovering in the fields of artificial intelligence and machine learning and discuss the variety of innovative initiatives the team is leading.

Sep 8, 2022

4 min read

Page Life Sciences

Health Equity and ESG

Sep 1, 2022

6 min read

Net Zero and Data Centers: Is It Possible?

Can you really get to Net Zero by 2030 or 2050 if you haven't started accounting for your Scope 3 emissions now?

Aug 29, 2022

6 min read

Case Study Cisco

Bouchaine Vineyards Uses IoT Data to Optimize Grape Growth

Leveraging Cisco Industrial Asset Vision and Edge Intelligence, WWT combined data sources into a single platform, allowing vineyard managers and winemakers to make informed decisions about their operations.

Aug 22, 2022

5 min read

UPS as a Service for Government and Education Sectors

Remote UPS management and UPS as a Service solutions outlined for Government and SLED customers.

Aug 9, 2022

4 min read

WWT Helps Global Financial Services Firm Identify a Data-Driven Path toward NetZero

Utilizing the power and intelligence of WWT's ATC to definitively identify ZutaCore as a pragmatic solution to cool its data centers, the customer now has a proven, clear path toward achieving its net zero emissions by 2030.

Jul 19, 2022

5 min read

The Basics of ESG and Sustainable Technology

We cover the essentials, including the role sustainable technology can play in helping organizations achieve their environmental, social and governance goals while enabling digital transformation.

Jul 19, 2022

8 min read

BIRD Foundation approves $7.9 million funding for nine new projects

The approved projects involve innovations in the areas of drones, energy efficiency, environment protection, medical devices, pharma, software and AI.

Jul 12, 2022

1 min read

WWT Experts: Brendan Walsh on ESG

Grab a quick dose of deep expertise with the WWT Expert series. In each episode, our host poses topical questions to a WWT Expert. Learn about the business solutions these experts have created, the technologies they've mastered and the trends they're seeing in the marketplace. All in 30 minutes or less. Comprehensive Successful Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) programs are increasingly vital to long-term growth and the wellbeing of our people and planet, but represent a massive exercise in strategic planning and execution. During this event, Matthew Coble will chat with ESG Services expert, Brendan Walsh. Brendan is passionate about assisting companies in navigating the ESG landscape while preserving financial health. He is a great resource for any ESG questions you may have!

Jun 15, 2022 • 10 am (CDT)

Article High Performance Computing (HPC)

How High-performance Computing Can Impact Sustainability Efforts

Learn about the sustainability and efficiency benefits that high-performance computing can provide for the pharmaceutical, energy, manufacturing and shipping industries as part of their environmental, social and corporate governance initiatives.

Jun 23, 2022

4 min read

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Cisco Live 2022: WWT Experts Review

Insights into the key takeaways from Cisco Live 2022 and WWT's recommendation for next steps and resources if your organization is considering or tackling challenges related to these areas.

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Cisco Live! Shorts: Kait Miller on IoT, Meraki, Sustainability

An on-site interview of Kait Miller at Cisco Live 2022 to hear her insights on the importance of daily announcements, keynote sessions and breakouts.

Jun 20, 2022

10:21

10 'Can't Miss' Sessions at Cisco Live 2022

WWT experts identify the Cisco Live 2022 sessions they are most looking forward to.

May 24, 2022

3 min read

How Does Cloud Technology Drive Sustainability?

Given the importance of data centers to modern business, there's an imminent need for investment in efficiency efforts. Cloud is poised to play a critical role in data center sustainability.

May 11, 2022

4 min read

Six Trends Shaping the Digital-Savvy Manufacturer of the Future

A wave of maturing technologies can help manufacturers reduce risk while creating efficiencies that lead to a more profitable, sustainable, agile organization.

Feb 17, 2022

7 min read

ZutaCore: Data Center Cooling for a Sustainable, Carbon-Neutral Future

Just as other elements of the modern data center are advancing to support today's compute-intensive workflows, a revolutionary new approach to cooling technologies is desperately needed -- one that meets today's ESG requirements for responsible environmental practices.

Feb 8, 2022

6 min read

What's Trending in Data Center for 2022

From modernization to sustainable practices, here are nine data center trends to keep an eye on in 2022.

Jan 26, 2022

6 min read

What is HPE High Performance Computing

HPE has made supercomputers and high-performance computing accessible to enterprises via its HPE HPC solutions. Read more to find out how these offerings can benefit your organization.

Jan 26, 2022

5 min read

Reinsurance Firm Consolidates NetApp Storage Environment for Data Center Relocation

WWT provides insights into existing storage footprint to optimize and accelerate move to colocation architecture.

Jan 25, 2021

2 min read