Sustainable IT Services News 21 October 2025: CDW, HP, Arcadis, Carbon Measures and More

Here is today's sustainable IT services news, research and analysis for channel partners, MSPs, climate accounting professionals, consultants and the chief sustainability officers (CSOs) they serve.

A. Sustainable IT Partnerships, Strategic Alliances and Strategies

1. IT Devices and IT Services: CDW UK & International has sourced 1,500 Windows laptops delivered through HP’s Carbon Neutral Computing Services, CDW said. CDW in 2020 set a 2040 Carbon Net Zero target for its UK&I business. Related: All HP sustainability news and channel partner implications.

2. Microsoft Perspectives: Charlie Sellars, director of sustainability for the cloud operations and innovations team at Microsoft, talked technology and the environment during an engagement at Duke University. Related: All Microsoft sustainability news and channel partner implications.

3. Carbon Accounting: Several major businesses -- including a global fossil fuel provider -- have launched Carbon Measures, a "new global coalition" that will seek to "establish a more accurate carbon accounting framework and drive market-based solutions to reduce emissions at the lowest cost." Amy Brachio, former Ernst & Young global vice chair and head of sustainability, will lead Carbon Measures as CEO. Key backers include BlackRock and Exxon Mobil.

4. Software - Climate Risk Platform Launch: Consulting firm Arcadis of Amsterdam has launched Climate Risk Nexus, a "digital platform that helps organizations turn complex climate science into clear, decision-grade insights." Early testers and adopters include TAFE NSW of Australia; a multi-state freight rail operator in the United States; and a global manufacturer, the launch announcement said.

5. Aviation: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the Integrated Sustainability Program (ISP). The certification program offers airlines a "comprehensive sustainability management and assessment framework.

B. Sustainable IT Investments, Funding, Earnings and Business Launches

1. Funding - Battery Energy Storage Systems: Return has raised €300 million (US$350 million) from Dutch pension fund manager APG, on behalf of its pension fund client ABP.

C. Regional and Global Sustainability Policies, Regulations and News

1. Canada - Prime Minister Climate Policies: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he’s focused on climate policies likely to have the greatest impact at a time of strained resources and multiple crises, denying criticisms that he’s backpedaling on actions to protect the environment, according to a Bloomberg interview.

2. European Union - Carbon Market Strategy: The European Union will propose stronger measures to curb emissions costs in a new and controversial carbon market to help address concerns that consumers will struggle to afford to heat homes and fill up cars, Bloomberg reported.

3. China Wind Power: China’s wind industry is seeking a path toward doubling its capacity by 2030, Bloomberg reported.

D. Sustainability Conferences, Summits and Events

1. ASHRAE Building Decarbonization Conference 2025 (October 22-24, Chicago, Illinois)
2. E-Scrap Conference 2025 (October 27-29, Grapevine, Texas)
3. Sustainable Cold Chain for the Global South 2025 (October 28-29, England)
4. NJBIA’s Energy and Environmental Policy Forum 2025 (October 28-29, New Jersey)
5. EcologiQ Green Infrastructure Conference 2025 (October 29-30, Melbourne, Australia)
6. Complete Sustainability Conference Calendar

E. Previous Updates & Future News

1. Previous News: All of our daily news updates are here.
2. Future Updates: If you have news to share then please email me the details.