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Defra leads the way with eSIM adoption to drive sustainability in Government ICT 

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Dozens of sim cards scattered across a plain black background

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has become an early adopter in Government of eSIM technology (embedded SIM) across its mobile estate, setting a benchmark for sustainable digital transformation in the public sector. This initiative is part of Defra’s broader commitment to embedding sustainability and social value into its procurement and operational practices. 

Why we’re supporting the Government Digital Sustainability Alliance

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Gerry Hackett and Ewen Anderson tell us why they have each volunteered to chair one of our Government Digital Sustainability Alliance (GDSA) working groups, sharing their personal career journeys to this point, and their ideas for where they see some …

How we’re bringing new ideas into our sustainability alliance

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This is an AI image generated by Dalle / ChatGPT. Chris Howes reflects on a recent gathering of Government Digital Sustainability Alliance (GDSA) members that included the latest recruits to what is becoming a fast-growing forum. It was my pleasure …

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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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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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