New partnership supports Colt’s active, ongoing mission to create awareness, and drive and inspire action
London, UK 27th September 2024– Colt Technology Services (Colt), the digital infrastructure company, today announced a new three-year partnership with environmentalists and educators The Arctic Arts Project. The partnership, which will see Colt as ‘Polar Partner’, supports Colt’s commitment to drive action in addressing climate change through collaboration, awareness, education and trust. Founded by environmental photographer and campaigner Kerry Koepping, The Arctic Arts Project is comprised of passionate and committed scientists, photographers and filmmakers, with the collective goal of capturing and sharing the impact of climate change and the actions needed.
As Colt and The Arctic Arts Project join forces to affect change, the organisations will bring inspiring and insightful programmes and initiatives to Colt’s employees, customers and partners which will share Colt’s commitment to a sustainable by design tech industry, and The Arctic Arts Project’s captivating content and deep knowledge of the reality of climate change. Colt is already supporting an Arctic Arts Project expedition to Svalbard Archipelago in the Arctic, where Arctic Arts will continue working on a groundbreaking documentary film.
The collaboration comes as the IT industry is under immediate pressure to reduce emissions while providing vast amounts of compute – in part fuelled by AI and training large language models. One study suggests ICT’s proportion of greenhouse gas emissions at between 2.1% and 3.9% is almost double the proportion generated by the aviation industry (2%) while research from Goldman Sachs suggests AI could drive a 160% increase in data centre power demand by 2030.
Keri Gilder, CEO, Colt Technology Services said, “The World Economic Forum has stated in its 2024 global risk report that within the next ten years, four of the top five risks facing the world will be climate-related , so discovering and sharing the truth around the real threat of climate change is critical. The Arctic Arts Project tracks this change first-hand from areas like Svalbard – a tiny archipelago North of Norway which is warming seven times faster than the rest of the Earth – and shares this profound knowledge with stunning, hard-hitting and incredibly powerful visual storytelling”. She continues, “Partnering with this amazing organisation gives us the opportunity to discover and understand much more about the difference we can make as individuals; the influence we have as a global technology business; and the opportunity we have as an industry. There has never been a greater need for the industry to come together to drive positive change, and at Colt, we’re determined to be part of the solution”.
Kerry Koepping, Executive Director, The Arctic Arts Project., said, “Climate Chaos is the biggest environmental threat humanity has ever faced. And nowhere on the planet is more endangered than the Arctic. By communicating the science of climate change through visual literacy The Arctic Arts Project and its Partners can span global cultural nuances and communicate hope and inspire action through the love of nature.” He continued, “The Arctic Arts Project uses imagery, videos and stories to convey a passion for this precious landscape and the life it supports. Every day we are confronted with more facts that heighten our concern and sound the alarm to act. There is hope but we must act now. Climate Change is relevant to us all. With a sense of urgent optimism, we need to make it personal.”
Since rolling out its ‘sustainability by design’ strategy in 2019, Colt has been stepping up its contribution to tackling the climate crisis by identifying, and delivering against, ambitious science-based targets. By 2045, it hopes to achieve net zero emissions while rallying the industry to take effective action. Colt sets out its targets and latest progress in its third Sustainability Report..
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About Colt Technology Services
Colt Technology Services (Colt) is a global digital infrastructure company which creates extraordinary connections to help businesses succeed. Powered by amazing people and like-minded partners, Colt is driven by its purpose: to put the power of the digital universe in the hands of its customers, wherever, whenever and however they choose.
Since 1992, Colt has set itself apart through its deep commitment to its customers, growing from its heritage in the City of London to a global business spanning 40+ countries, with over 6,000 employees and more than 80 offices around the world. Colt’s customers benefit from expansive digital infrastructure connecting 32,000 buildings across 230 cities, more than 50 Metropolitan Area Networks and 250+ Points of Presence across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and North America’s largest business hubs.
Privately owned, Colt is one of the most financially sound companies in the sector. Obsessed with delivering industry-leading customer experience, Colt is guided by its dedication to customer innovation, by its values and its responsibility to its customers, partners, people and the planet.
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About The Arctic Arts Project
The mission of The Arctic Arts Project is to share with the world a visual understanding of climate change and the solutions and adaptations we need to survive. Through impactful imagery, back by sound science and dedication, we educate the world and create a new path to a sustainable future. Immersive documentation on the science of climate change teaches truth. The Arctic Arts Project reveals to the world what is happening now and how it is relevant to the human existence. We work with individuals, communities, businesses, and policy makers to inspire, educate and promote action surrounding climate change.
For more information, please visit https://www.arcticartsproject.org/
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