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How we’re making workplace technology more sustainable

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How we’re making workplace technology more sustainable

In Defra we are changing how we buy, use, reuse and recycle workplace technology. Anna Fountain and Katie Bishop update on how we are making this technology more sustainable, what we have learned so far, and their ideas for how we can enable Defra colleagues to get involved in supporting our digital sustainability aims.

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Working towards achieving a sustainable future: Defra and UNFCCC

Posted by: Chris Howes - Chief Digital and Information Officer, Posted on: 14 July 2020 - Categories: Climate action

Climate action and net-zero virtual conference

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Engaging employees in sustainable use of ICT

Posted by: Heather Jones-Lewis, Internal Communications and Engagement Manager, Defra, Posted on: 24 March 2020 - Categories: Sustainable ICT

Engaging employees in sustainable use of ICT

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Helping businesses create a greener, more sustainable future through ICT

Posted by: Chris Howes - Chief Digital and Information Officer, Posted on: 14 October 2019 - Categories: 25 year environment plan, Defra Desa

Launching Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ (Defra’s) e-Sustainability Alliance

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How to reduce your digital carbon footprint

Posted by: Mattie Yeta, Posted on: 14 October 2019 - Categories: Climate action, Natural footprint

How to control your digital footprint

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Rethinking the circular economy: unlocking new potential for supply chains

Posted by: Elspeth Sharp - Deputy Director, Posted on: 14 October 2019 - Categories: Circular economy, Sustainable ICT

Rethinking the circular economy

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About UK Government Sustainable ICT

As a global leader, Defra needs to ensure Information Communications Technology (ICT) is rationalised, resilient, responsible, and free from exploitation throughout our digital infrastructure and associated supply chains.

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About the Government Digital Sustainability Alliance (GDSA)

Digital transformation can assist sustainability, but it can also be an inhibitor. To ensure that digital technologies are a force to achieve our Greening Government Commitments, Net Zero Strategy, and support the fruition of the UNs Sustainable Development Goals, businesses and governments need to work together to ensure that digital technology puts less pressure on the environment. The achievement of digital sustainability highly depends on stakeholders’ engagement and the co-creation of shared value.

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Announcing our new GDSA Working Groups, Chairs and Deputies

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Meet our very own Karma Chameleon

The GDSA circular economy working group is on a mission to help raise awareness on the benefits of a circular economy.

They commissioned the Karma Chameleon, created by e-waste sculptor Zak Miskry. The sculpture aims to promote positive conversations around tech and the circular economy.

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Recent Blogs

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GDSA Summit 25th February 2026 | Event Highlights and Showreel

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