
IT needn't be a dirty word...
By silicon.com
Published: 30 April 2007 16:14 GMT
The IT industry has long struggled to present a positive image to the rest of business - and now it risks being branded an eco-villain too.
Research from analyst house Gartner has found the world's IT industry churns out as much carbon dioxide as the aviation industry - with technology accounting for two per cent of the world's CO2 emissions.
Environment awareness is no longer a 'nice to have' - in addition to legislation such as the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive, it is increasingly a measure by which customers are judging the businesses they buy from.
The technology industry has often been heralded as innovative, and if CIOs could embrace technology that is ground-breaking and green then business will reap rewards on all fronts.
And there is plenty IT organisations can do - such as measuring power consumption, virtualising servers, turning off equipment after hours and reusing hardware within the enterprise and externally.
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It doesn't mean the IT crowd should become tree huggers overnight - and nor does it mean companies will find themselves severely out of pocket as a result.
CIOs should recognise that setting the green agenda and becoming a beacon of environmental entrepreneurialism within their company is a positive role to play. Be proactive about addressing how the green agenda impacts on your business, and be able to explain your stance to senior management.
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