# Trending Paths > Sustainability News, Blogs and Podcasts by David Daoud ## Posts - [Strategy: Bridging Distribution and Lifecycle: How Ingram Micro is Doing it and Lessons for the ITAM/ITAD Sectors](https://trendingpaths.com/strategy-bridging-distribution-and-lifecycle-how-ingram-micro-is-doing-it-and-lessons-for-the-itam-itad-sectors/): Ingram Micro’s latest quarterly results reveal a rapid acceleration beyond traditional IT distribution and into the full spectrum of lifecycle orchestration and digital platform services. They confirm to a certain extent what I have been saying all along: companies that invest in transparent digital infrastructure, seamless tracking, operational efficiency, and interoperability are best positioned to drive security, compliance, and client value. Embracing platform-thinking, automation, and data-driven services is rapidly becoming the baseline for success in the sector.   - [July 2025 Research Agenda: Insights on the ITAD Industry, Healthcare IT Refresh, Hyperscaler Gaps, Crypto Risk, and Refurbished PC Market Boom](https://trendingpaths.com/july-2025-research-agenda-insights-on-the-itad-industry-healthcare-it-refresh-hyperscaler-gaps-crypto-risk-and-refurbished-pc-market-boom/) - [Corporate Sustainability Brief: Samsung Electronics](https://trendingpaths.com/corporate-sustainability-brief-samsung-electronics/): I recently moderated a session at REMA 2025 in San Diego with Samsung Electronics’ sustainability leaders, Daniel Araujo and Jenni Chun. It was a great conversation about what one of the world’s biggest technology companies is doing to make sustainability real—not just in statements, but in action. View the podcast here or login via this link to read the text. - [Sustainability in Practice: Reviewing Hitachi Digital Services’ Strategy](https://trendingpaths.com/sustainability-in-practice-reviewing-hitachi-digital-services-strategy/): So I spent some time researching how Hitachi Digital Services runs its business—specifically through the lens of sustainability—and I have to say, I came away impressed with what the company does and how it does it. Sustainability shows up in the work itself: in the way they approach energy systems, rethink manufacturing, and build digital infrastructure that helps their clients operate more efficiently and responsibly. Podcast here. Access video podcast below or continue here to the text version (premium clients only). - [Understanding IT Asset Disposition (ITAD): A Roundtable Discussion with Three CEOs](https://trendingpaths.com/understanding-it-asset-disposition-itad-a-roundtable-discussion-with-three-ceos/): In this episode of the Sustainable IT Insights, host David Daoud leads a compelling discussion with three influential CEOs—John Shegerian, Bob Houghton, and Neil Peters-Michaud—on the current state and future of the IT asset disposition (ITAD) industry. - [The Diverging ESG Landscape: While US Pauses ESG, EU/Asia Keep Momentum Going: What Should Corporations Do?](https://trendingpaths.com/the-diverging-esg-landscape-while-us-pauses-esg-eu-asia-keep-momentum-going-what-should-corporations-do/): You are an ITAD company, a recycler or an environmental services firm. Over the past years, you invested in adjusting your infrastructure and acquired new tools to help your clients become ESG compliant. But what used to be a driver of growth in the future, ESG is now likely to be an inhibitor. Follow this link to listen to the podcast   - [AI-Powered PCs, Industry Trends, and 2025 Outlook, with Bob O'Donnell](https://trendingpaths.com/ai-powered-pcs-industry-trends-and-2025-outlook-with-bob-odonnell/): AI Summary:  In this engaging episode, David Daoud of Compliance Standards interviews Bob O’Donnell, a prominent tech analyst, to discuss the evolution of the PC market, the rise of AI-powered PCs (AIPCs), and broader tech industry trends heading into 2025. Key Discussion Points: The Emergence of AI-Powered PCs (AIPCs): Technology Overview: AIPCs incorporate neural processing units (NPUs) to enhance performance, though initial adoption has been slower than anticipated. Challenges: Compatibility issues with ARM-based systems and unclear benefits for consumers have hindered growth, while enterprises see clearer applications. Outlook: By late 2025, improvements in software tools and applications leveraging NPUs are […] - [Data Centers in Space and Under Water: The Wild Future of IT Energy Solutions](https://trendingpaths.com/data-centers-in-space-and-underwater-the-wild-future-of-it-energy-solutions/): As AI drives a 160% increase in data center power demand (Goldman Sachs), the IT industry faces a stark energy crisis. At the same time, companies are struggling to meet their zero-emission commitments, leaving a gap between environmental goals and operational realities. - [When Retail Giants Fail: Walmart’s $7.5M Environmental Wake-Up Call](https://trendingpaths.com/when-retail-giants-fail-walmarts-7-5m-environmental-wake-up-call/): In this episode of Trending Paths, host David Daoud dives into Walmart’s recent $7.5 million settlement over hazardous waste violations and explores the broader issues retailers face with recycling and environmental compliance. Despite past penalties, Walmart and other major retailers like Home Depot and Dollar General continue to struggle with sustainable waste management practices. Join us as we uncover why large retailers face recurring challenges in recycling, waste disposal, and IT asset disposition (ITAD) programs, and how regulatory penalties may not be enough to drive real change. What can companies do to ensure consistency in their environmental programs across all […] - [Rethinking Climate Action: From Carbon Credits to Real Solutions](https://trendingpaths.com/rethinking-climate-action-from-carbon-credits-to-real-solutions/): In this episode of the Trending Paths podcast, host David Daoud, principal analyst at Compliance Standards, explores the pressing realities of climate change and the limits of traditional carbon offsets. Join us as we discuss the catastrophic events of 2023-2024, the true costs of carbon credits, and why carbon insetting might be the direct, impactful approach the world needs now. Learn how companies can reshape their environmental responsibilities to create a more sustainable future. - [Recycling: The Future ITAD Factory is Already Here](https://trendingpaths.com/recycling-the-future-itad-factory-is-already-here/): In my two decades tracking the IT asset disposition and electronics recycling sectors, I had the opportunity to visit dozens of ITAD facilities, from Upstate New York to Central Mexico. The tasks of these sites have always been the same, essentially comprised of asset inventorying and sorting, data sanitization, asset testing and refurbishment, component recovery, and in some cases e-waste recycling. - [Hello world!](https://trendingpaths.com/hello-world/): Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. 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