Green IT: practices of leading firms and NGOs |
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Authors: | Silvana Trimi Sang-Hyun Park |
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Institution: | 1. University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 276 CBA, Lincoln, NE, 68588-0491, USA 2. National Information Society Agency, NIA Bldg, 77, Mugyo-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, 100-775, Republic of Korea
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Abstract: | The key to becoming a green low-carbon society consists of cutting back the use of fossil fuels and developing new and renewable sources of energy. This long-term goal should be accompanied by the immediate solutions; some of which, such as Green IT practices, are already available. This paper presents a comprehensive overview of the importance of sustainability and the role of IT (Information Technology) in it by providing specific examples of how to green IT and greening with IT that some of the leading firms and non-profit organizations have already undertaken. The paper also introduces some strategies and initiatives undertaken by international environmental organizations for establishing standards and increasing green IT awareness. Finally, the study suggests some guidelines, for businesses, governments, and individuals, to increase the efforts for Green IT and its awareness. |
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