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We’re committed to running our operations on 100% renewables, as well as being a carbon neutral company.
We believe in the transformational potential of technology. When implemented successfully, it can empower the day-to-day experiences of people, and transform entire organisations.
For technology to deliver on these objectives a substantial amount of resources need to be used.
Because our ultimate goal is to deliver these transformational outcomes in a carbon neutral operating model, while using 100% renewable energy, Tecala is investing in a far-reaching and collaborative environmental policy.
And to make sure we’re successful, we’re cooperating and collaborating with our partners right through our supply chain.
Environmental sustainability (which in our case very much relates to our business operations) is a ubiquitous challenge that includes every part of our supply chain and impacts all the communities we operate within. We all need to ensure that we’re playing our part.
For Tecala, this means understanding what we can take direct responsibility for, as individuals and as a business, and what we can influence or support through our operations.
Tecala is committed to reducing its carbon footprint by supporting initiatives that create a healthier environment for us and future generations. This includes our commitment to running our operations on 100% renewable energy.
To achieve this, we’ve implemented initiatives to reduce our energy consumption and minimise waste.
By using renewable energy sources for our operations and offices, recycling and repurposing e-waste and other materials whenever possible, and implementing energy-efficient practices in our offices and data centres, we’re working towards zero.
We know that change begins with people’s actions. So, in addition to these initiatives, we’re encouraging our employees to support our community-based sustainability projects and be much more environmentally responsible in their daily routine.
With a broad range of programs, we’re dedicated to being a responsible corporate citizen and protecting our environment for future generations.
Climate Active is an ongoing partnership between the Australian Government and Australian businesses to drive voluntary climate action. It enables organisations to meet standards of carbon neutrality, so we can all reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and transition to a low-carbon economy.
Tecala has chosen to partner with Climate Active because its carbon neutral certification is one of the most rigorous in the world and it is the only Australian Government backed certification.
By being Climate Active Carbon Neutral Certified we give our customers and partners the assurance that our IT Services are carbon neutral, and the certainty that partnering with Tecala enables them to achieve their own sustainability objectives.
To become carbon neutral, we’ve calculated all of the greenhouse gas emissions generated by our business operations and their respective scope. This includes our own activities and those we rely on to deliver our services, such as our data centre partners.
We’ve reduced these emissions as much as possible by investing in new technology or changing the way we operate.
To help achieve our carbon-neutral status, we’ve heavily invested in an offsetting scheme which involves supporting two highly credible and meaningful projects that are sequestering carbon from the atmosphere.
Historically, the combination of long-term grazing and the impact of feral animals suppressed native vegetation across the property, which in turn resulted in soil degradation.
In 2016, Jack and Tegan Barton decided to instigate a project that would support the growth of native vegetation alongside the family Dorper Sheep business, installing new fencing and introducing more sustainable grazing techniques that would help ward off further soil degradation.
The Barton’s now sustainably manage over 30,000ha of endemic Aussie bushland filled with species like Mulga, Hop Bush, Budda Bush, Gidgee, Leopardwood and Eucalyptus. Their carbon project has become a stable and resilient secondary income in drought-stricken NSW, having a transformative impact on how the Barton’s have been able to improve their country and manage erosion and water retention.
The regenerating bushlands themselves protect the soil from degradation, with the Barton’s reporting improved ground cover and reduced erosion on the water flats thanks to the stabilising effect of the tree roots. The soil is healthier, and the diversity of vegetation is improving with the emergence of Sturts Desert Pea and other native desert shrubs on the regenerating landscape.
Located on the volcanic island of Java, 150km from Jakarta, this project avoids greenhouse gas emissions associated with electricity generation from fossil fuels by tapping into Indonesia’s vast geothermal resources to generate electricity for the JAMALI grid.
Recognised as one of the most efficient geothermal plants in the world, Darajat Unit III is helping to displace coal and oil in Indonesia’s electricity infrastructure and supporting the nation’s transition to renewable energy. Sitting within an area known for its biodiversity, Darajat Unit III has helped improve infrastructure in the region, and supports the local community through job creation and investment in schools, helping to address high illiteracy rates in the area.
By using renewable energy, Tecala is reducing its reliance on fossil fuels and contributing to the transition to a clean energy future. This is an important step for the company and will be achieved by continuing to implement sustainable practices that reduce our environmental impact.
Our Climate Active Carbon Neutral Certification is complete, but we are still committed to analysing our internal processes and procedures to further reduce our emissions for the long-term so we can combat climate change.
