Resources
Green Computing: Using IT Automation to Achieve Energy Efficiency
This report from Enterprise Management Associates explores the many ways that IT managers can address the growing concern about energy waste from business data needs while lowering operating expenses and increasing profitability. Read More
Searching for Greener Electronics
This survey studied 37 products voluntarily submitted by 14 electronics manufacturers on four sets of criteria: energy efficiency, use of hazardous materials, product lifecycle and innovation, finding progress but room for improvement. Read More
Users’ Guide to Green Performance Contracting
This white paper gives guidance to building owners and contractors on integrating sustainability into performance contracting. Read More
Mutual Neglect: How the Largest Institutions in the Stock Market Ignore Health Problems and Financial Threats Stemming From Toxi
This report reviews the voting records of major mutual funds on shareholder resolutions introduced in 2006-2007 addressing toxic chemical issues, showing that most major funds routinely vote against or abstain from voting on these resolutions. Read More
Doing good: Business and the sustainability challenge
Energy efficiency has become a significant tool in helping companies green their operations, according to this study. Read More
High Tech, Low Carbon: the Role of Technology in Tackling Climate Change
Improving energy efficiency in computer hardware and consumer electronics can address three of the main environmental problems facing the planet, according to a new report from the high-tech trade association Intellect. Read More
WebEx’s Green Guide to the Office
This report looks at the many ways that businesses of all sizes can contribute to combating climate change, from employee-level recycling programs to solutions from the IT department like collaborative working. Read More
How Sustainable IT Can Meet CSR Challenges
This report from the Butler Group examines how the increasing necessity of CSR programs by companies of all sizes is affecting IT managment, and explains how IT managers can take the lead in supporting their company's sustainability goals. Read More
Exercise Environmentally Preferable Purchasing for a Healthier Planet and Pocketbook
This report from InfoTech explains how companies are benefitting by adopting an Environmentally preferable purchasing (EPP) plan, which can minimize negative ecological effects by procuring products and services with the least environmental impact. Read More
Powering a Sustainable Future
This report from the WBCSD examines the sustainability challenges posed to the electric utilities sector by global warning, exploring strategies, principles, best practices and case studies for utilities to help guide utilities toward sustainability. Read More