SMEs Must Turn Green Thoughts Into Green Actions

Processor.com (May 8 2009) Carbon Footprint , Emissions

1. According to a study released by the Business Performance Management Forum, 82% of Internet and e-commerce companies are thinking about green-based, ecological initiatives, but some companies have yet to act on their thoughts. The study, titled “Think Eco-Logical,” looks at the forces driving IT departments to make changes regarding their energy usage and other green initiatives; the study also shows that 97% of IT professionals say reducing carbon footprint is important but that little real action is underway. Eco-Awareness Derek Kober, program director of BPM Forum, says little action is underway because of education and leadership. "It's a combination of a need for more education as to the tangible business benefits that can be achieved through more ecological practices in the data center and the requirement for more leadership both within companies and in the community at large,” Kober says. “This is precisely why the Think Eco-Logical initiative is ... (Read Full Article)

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