CLARE HOBBY TITLE : DIRECTOR OF PURCHASER ENGAGEMENT
CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Beyond sustainability , what are the benefits for organisations ? Providing the foundations for longterm , sustainable asset management programmes , circularity and repairability support modernisation within an organisation . “ But , to do this , equipment needs to be connected to a digital network that monitors the condition of the entire infrastructure , across buildings , estates and industrial plants ,” explains David .
He adds : “ In some cases , businesses have 30-40-year-old installations in place and some assets are so old they can ’ t connect to software , so they need to be augmented with secondary sensors to monitor performance , identify faults and anomalies . This allows businesses to get more mileage out of older equipment .” Smart digital monitoring can also facilitate condition-based maintenance , repairs and replacements . “ It enables organisations to proactively look for any identifiable risk and address it , while also helping them to keep track of all their assets , including products nearing their end-of-life ,” says David .
In addition to modernisation , circular economy can also help organisations to save money , reduce costs , and improve the overall value of IT usage .
“ Strategic , sustainable procurement can help make your sustainability work more impactful and allow you to build a strong brand among employees and external stakeholders , enhancing your reputation ,” says Clare .
CLARE HOBBY TITLE : DIRECTOR OF PURCHASER ENGAGEMENT
COMPANY : TCO CERTIFIED
Clare Hobby is the Director of Purchaser Engagement at TCO Certified , the worldwide sustainability certification for IT products . A global sustainability advocate for over 20 years , Clare helps to empower procurement and policymakers to act on environmental and social responsibility connected to IT . From impacting carbon emissions , to circularity and supply chain conditions , TCO Certified ’ s message is that no matter how large or small your organisation is , there are ways we all can – and must – act for a more sustainable future for IT .
Currently , Clare serves in Board and advisory roles with the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council , the Clean Electronics Production Network , AASHE and SERI . She also attended the University of Melbourne , Northwestern and Harvard .
124 June 2024