Technology Magazine May 2025 | Page 134

measurement protocols for calculating the environmental return on technology investments.
The company views sustainability as a core business strategy rather than a separate initiative. Environmental metrics now integrate with financial reporting, while procurement processes include impact assessments for supplier selection.
“ Sustainability and ESG commitments are now widely recognised as business imperatives that impact everything from supplier decisions to business strategy,” says Michael Dell, Chairman and CEO at Dell Technologies.
At Dell, we are both meeting our goals and helping customers meet theirs.”
This integration extends to product development, where sustainability considerations influence design decisions from inception. The modular approach in Dell’ s laptops exemplifies this philosophy – making devices that last longer through repairability while reducing the resources needed for manufacturing.
For the technology industry, which has historically encouraged frequent device replacement, this represents a significant shift
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