Sustainable IT report
“ A key challenge facing organisations is a lack of understanding of the environmental impact of our digital world ”
DR JAMES ROBEY EXECUTIVE VP , GLOBAL HEAD OF
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY , CAPGEMINI
Sustainable IT report
A report from the Capgemini
Research Institute – Sustainable IT : Why it ’ s time for a Green Revolution for your organisation ’ s IT – surveyed 1,000 organisations and spoke with IT executives , sustainability professionals , and others .
Capgemini found that sustainable IT is not a priority for most organisations – only 43 % of executives are even aware of their organisation ’ s IT footprint . While half of organisations have an enterprisewide sustainability strategy in place , only 18 % have a comprehensive one , with well-defined goals and target timelines . Moreover , 49 % lack the tools to adopt and deploy solutions and 53 % lack the expertise . This leaves a mere 6 % to reap the significant performance opportunities , including better ESG scores and improved brand image and customer satisfaction , resulting from being highly mature in terms of sustainable IT .
Technology companies need to develop applications , software , platforms , calculators , and automations that measure , compare , estimate , and forecast emissions . Emissions data is critical for understanding current emissions and for reaching global net-zero targets .
For example , at Globant , we ’ re focusing resources on digital-twin technologies to help businesses calculate their carbon footprint .
How are tech firms incorporating sustainability into products , services , and operations ? JR : Increasingly , AI is being explored for its potential to offer innovative and scalable solutions to sustainability issues .
48 July 2023