Unlocking Green IT: Navigating the Overlooked Environmental Impact in Tech!

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Apple has expressed support for a California bill demanding stricter corporate reporting of greenhouse gas emissions, highlighting a tech industry trend towards renewable energy use.

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Despite a focus on eco-friendliness, IT-related emissions are predicted to surge by 30% annually, revealing a significant, yet often overlooked, environmental impact.

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CIOs are emerging as pivotal leaders in mitigating environmental impact by ensuring energy-efficient use of systems and targeting emissions from workplace devices.

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Matt Warburton of ISG underscores the complexity of enhancing IT energy efficiency amidst traditional investment decisions.

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While data centers are a primary focus, emissions, water, and waste from workplace devices also significantly contribute to IT’s environmental impact.

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CIOs are recognizing that sustainability levers can concurrently enhance environmental impact and reduce costs without compromising business agility or experience quality.

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Kristin Moyer from Gartner notes that the carbon footprint of IT is more substantial in higher IT intensity industries like retail banking compared to industrial manufacturing.

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Creating an environmental, social, and governance data strategy and foundation is crucial for CIOs to drive financial performance and accelerate sustainability progress.

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Setting a net zero IT goal and collaborating with technology providers can pave the way for more sustainable IT practices and operations.

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