APC: Edge Computing and Sustainability Awareness

We're calling for operators within the IT space who feel curious about sustainability, or want to know why it matters in their industry. This blog is going to break down what it means to purchase environmentally conscious products, starting with our partner APC's trusted Green Premium label. After you've finished reading, you'll hopefully have a better understanding of what this label indicates when you see it on a product, and how it helps contribute to your sustainability initiatives. 

If you've confronted one of the top-cited challenges at the edge like optimizing energy usage, collecting sufficient data, or finding skilled talent, you may have also discovered that to invest in sustainable infrastructure could bring more significant value to business than you initially thought. You've made the decision to invest, so now you're looking to find the right products.

Well, you're not alone. Organizations all over the world want (and need) to step up their sustainability game, especially as edge computing sites continue to rise. This is the age of data, and data demands critical infrastructure performance.

That's where the Green Premium ecolabel comes into play. It functions as a way of honoring the circular economy. The fundamental principle of the circular economy is that products should be designed with their whole-of-life consumption in mind. By purchasing edge computing products with the Green Premium eco-mark, you are making a simple choice to support environmental policies and reduce your carbon footprint. 

2008 was when Schneider Electric first developed their product sustainability program. The initial purpose behind Green Premium was to provide their customers with transparent information about hazardous substance use, environmental impact, and end-of-life instructions.

Today, Green Premium is a continued expression of Schneider Electric's ambitious environmental considerations. Products with this label are produced in a way that is better for the environment and society, done via regulatory compliance, material content, and consideration of environmental impact. This high standard is what customers and business partners increasingly request across many geographies and market segments.

Schneider Electric has a range of edge computing products under the Green Premium ecolabel to meet these commitments and to increase sustainability. Remember, it is just more than just a label. The brand provides environmental information to users, partners, and managers nationwide, to help operators like you:

• Reduce energy and carbon footprints
• Optimize total cost of ownership
• Protect people from environmental risks

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Access an entire “Sustainability at the Edge” report to discover more critical takeaways and approaches to help your organization close its own sustainability action gap. Contact your local Accu-Tech Representative to learn more about edge solutions, or visit the APC vendor page today.