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Corporate Information Technology Infrastructure

In 2010 KapStone initiated a 3-year infrastructure renewal program with a stated goal of achieving 30% server virtualization by 2013 and a commensurate reduction in per-device power consumption.

2010 results:

  • increased server virtualization from 0% to 8%
  • reduced per-device power consumption by 13%

2011 results:

  • increased server virtualization to 33%
  • reduced per-device power consumption by an additional 23%

North Charleston Paper Mill Information Technology Infrastructure

In 2010 KapStone Charleston Kraft initiated a multi-year update of its IT infrastructure.

2010 results:

  • 39,416 KWh in annual power savings
  • 28.3 metric tons CO2 saved per year

2011 results:

  • 42,792 KWh in incremental annual power savings
  • 30.7 additional metric tons CO2 saved per year

(U.S. EPA methodology)