Over 2.5 quintillion bytes of data are created every single day, according to Domo’s Data Never Sleeps 9.0. The rise of new technology, gaming and business data demand is resulting in a growing, voracious appetite for data storage. This meteoric rise in demand for data storage has accelerated the evolution of storage technology. Beginning with…
The numbers make it clear- moving to renewable energy in our Circular Centers is critical in reducing Sims Lifecycle Services’ (SLS) emissions. Electricity is one of the largest sources of SLS’ carbon emissions, so moving to renewable energy contracts is a critical part of our carbon reduction plan. In 2021, we used about 6,500 MWh…
Global businesses recognize that innovative ITAD programs play a measurable part in achieving their carbon neutral sustainability goals. Sims Lifecycle Services (SLS) has been an important innovator in the IT asset disposition (ITAD) industry for twenty years. The environmentally responsible disposal of retired IT equipment has always been central to our service, and clients saw…
SLS has achieved a dramatic decrease in Scope 1 & 2 emissions at our Gustavsburg, Germany, Circular Center by using LED lighting, renewable energy and decreased water usage. In order to achieve Sims Lifecycle Services’ (SLS) new three-year carbon reduction goals, we are re-examining every aspect of what we do and how we do it.…
At the end of April we were thrilled to attend the Datacloud Global Congress 2022 edition for the first time. This year the event was held in the Grimaldi Forum in beautiful Monaco. Sims Lifecycle Services (SLS) was proudly one of the Silver Sponsors of the event alongside companies including CBRE, Cyrus One, ING Bank…
Sims Lifecyle Services (SLS) just wrapped up another IAITAM ACE, this year in Las Vegas. The stated purpose of IAITAM is “to support the IT Asset Management profession through expert training and advice, as well as develop occupational best practices to enhance the business drivers of ROI, efficiency, risk avoidance and professional development for the…
Europe’s data center market is evolving. FLAP (Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, Paris) is still dominant but is seeing competition from “tier two” locations which offer vast amounts of land and energy required by data center operators at a lower cost than FLAP. While no single factor is driving growth in these cities, each has a something…
This team ensures that Sims Lifecycle Services meets the highest standards for sustainability and environmental responsibility, in line with client expectations and our own commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles. Achieving our company’s purpose, to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, is no small task. To support Sims Lifecycle Services…
Data center leaders met in Amsterdam to discuss important questions about sustainability and data protection impacting the industry’s growth. Collaboration often leads to great progress, so staff from Sims Lifecycle Services (SLS) were excited to join 1,200 colleagues from 25 countries at KickStart Europe 2022. The event examined the trends and challenges that impact digital…
“Accountability sits with us so that progress can be felt by all.” Alistair Field, CEO & Managing Director, Sims Limited Corporate Social Governance. Sustainability. Environmental Social Governance. Regardless of the title, each of these addresses the critical need for businesses to ensure they act lawfully and uphold the highest standards of human rights, fair and safe…