Government boots up sustainable ICT strategy with new net zero obligation for suppliers

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Latest Greening Government strategy points to demanding new sustainable procurement rules for IT suppliers

The government has this week unveiled a new strategy for reducing the environmental impact of its digital activities over the next five years, in a bid to meet its Greening Government Commitments and ensure...

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