Dimension Data Releases Its First Annual Sustainability Report
“ICT can be a force for positive change in the world,” says Group’s CEO
Wellington, 6 June 2014 – Dimension Data, the USD 6 billion ICT solutions and services provider today announced the publication of its 2013 Sustainability Report. The Report – a first for the Group - discusses how businesses will be impacted by future change such as population
growth and climate change, and how ICT can make a positive contribution in creating a sustainable future.
In 2008, when Dimension Data launched its global environmental sustainability programme to integrate improvements to its
own environmental performance with its business strategy, the company recognised that, while they’re not a manufacturer
of goods, their operations have a part to play in addressing the causes of climate change (the emission of GHGs).
Brett Dawson, Dimension Data’s Group CEO says ”The cornerstone of Dimension Data’s environmental sustainability strategy
is to reduce travel, energy, and waste for our clients, our own business, and our employees by providing ICT solutions
that lower costs, minimise environmental damage, and benefit society. We take this responsibility very seriously.
“The past ten years have seen unparalleled changes in how the world communicates, conducts business, and how we go about
our daily lives. Technology has been the driving force behind much of this change, and I’m convinced that the near
future will bring about new developments that we can’t even dream of today. However, as we innovate, we also need to be
responsible,” explains Dawson.
In the Report’s future section, Dimension Data says it has identified air travel and data centres as the two most
significant sources of carbon emissions within its organisation, and points out that it has set its own targets based on
the reduction of travel and energy as both of these have a direct relationship with cost and carbon.
The 2013 Sustainability Report lists other examples of how Dimension Data has helped some of its clients to reduce
energy, water consumption, costs and electronic waste through its ICT solutions.
A major South African financial services provider reduced its energy and water consumption by consolidating storage and
computing needs of four separate divisions into one highly intelligent data centre, delivering greater stability,
scalability, and flexibility.
Through our cloud computing services, we helped a major toy manufacturer reduce its costs by 30%, while simultaneously
reducing energy usage and electronic waste. Studies show that large US businesses can create aggregate savings by 2020 of USD 12.3 billion and 87.5 million tons of carbon by
moving IT infrastructure to the cloud.
Dimension Data’s global eWaste programme helped many clients reduce the amount of electronic waste sent to landfill over
the past two years. In addition, Dimension Data reduced its own carbon emissions from business operations by 16% in FY13
compared to FY12.
“With over seven billion people now inhabiting our planet, mankind’s footprint has never been larger, and we need to
learn to tread lightly. Managing our impact on society and the environment is everyone’s responsibility, not only that
of government or individual leaders. I believe that businesses also have a clear responsibility beyond their financial
gains,” concludes Dawson.
About Dimension Data
Founded in 1983, Dimension Data plc is an ICT services and solutions provider that uses its technology expertise, global
service delivery capability, and entrepreneurial spirit to accelerate the business ambitions of its clients. Dimension
Data is a member of the NTT Group. www.dimensiondata.com
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