North America Sustainability Archives - Sustainable Tech Partner for IT Service Providers

September 16, 2025

Private Equity Firm Tailwind Capital Acquires ITAD Service Provider DMD Systems Recovery

Private equity firm Tailwind Capital buys DMD Systems Recovery, an IT asset disposition (ITAD) service provider. martinwolf advises Tailwind. Deal reinforces steady ITAD market M&A activity.

August 25, 2025

Caterpillar, Hunt Energy Partnership Touts Data Center Power Solutions, Managed Services, BESS

Caterpillar & Hunt Energy Company partner to deliver power solutions, managed services and battery energy storage systems (BESS) for data centers.

August 18, 2025

Data Center Providers, Cloud MSPs Push U.S. Treasury for Renewable Energy Policy Assurances

The Data Center Coalition, which includes Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft, Google and major MSPs, urges U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to maintain existing renewable energy subsidies.

June 16, 2025

Private Equity Acquires Canadian Supply Chain Sustainability Software Company; Assent Names New CEO

Private equity firms Vista Equity Partners & Blackstone acquire Assent Inc. Supply chain sustainability software firm names Michael Southworth as new CEO.

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April 17, 2025

City of Phoenix, Arizona Hires Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO): 5 Things to Know

The City of Phoenix, Arizona, names CPS Energy veteran Carla De La Chapa as chief sustainability officer (CSO). Here is Phoenix's sustainability strategy.

April 16, 2025

Topline Farms Hires Justine Taylor as Chief Sustainability Officer: 3 Things to Know

Greenhouse vegetable company Topline Farms hires Justine Taylor as chief sustainability officer (CSO). Here's why.

February 27, 2025

City of Birmingham, Alabama Hires Chief Resilience and Sustainability Officer: 4 Things to Know

City of Birmingham, Alabama, hires Sherry-Lea Bloodworth Botop as chief resilience and sustainability officer. Here's why.

February 25, 2025

Federal IT Employees Resign From DOGE Effort; Elon Musk Calls Media Coverage Fake News

Twenty-one federal IT employees resigned from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), essentially protesting DOGE's alleged efforts to dismantle critical public services, media reports said.

February 24, 2025

Connecticut City Names First Director of Sustainability and Resilience: 5 Things to Know

The City of Norwalk, Connecticut hires Jodi Trendler as director of sustainability and resilience, a newly created position. Here's why.

February 20, 2025

M&A: Sage Sustainable Electronics Acquires ITAD Service Provider Cascade Asset Management

Sage Sustainable Electronics, backed by private equity firm Closed Loop Partners, continues IT asset disposition (ITAD) service provider acquisitions. Seeks to become nation ITAD provider.

February 9, 2025

European ITAD Service Provider Expands Sustainable IT Strategy to AI Data Centers, North America

3stepIT, an IT asset disposition (ITAD) and circular technology services provider, sharpens AI data center focus & expands to North America from Europe.

February 6, 2025

Private Equity Firm TPG Acquires Solar Energy Giant Altus Power: What Sustainable IT Partners Need to Know

Private equity firm TPG acquires solar energy giant Altus Power for $2.2 billion. Among the potential opportunities ahead: Providing solar energy to power AI data centers.

February 3, 2025

Climate First Bank Hires Biden-Harris Administration Veteran as CSO: 4 Things to Know

Climate First Bank hires Biden-Harris administration veteran Chris Castro as executive VP & chief sustainability officer (CSO). Here's why.

January 31, 2025

Report: BlocPower Abandons Various Building Electrification, Decarbonization Projects

BlocPower, the climate tech and building decarbonization startup, ends various electrification and training programs after CEO departure, WSKG reported.