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Sustainable IT Provision
Meeting the Challenge of Corporate, Social, and Environmental Responsibility
Published December 2007
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Introduction |
Corporate, Social, and Environmental Responsibility (CSER) has become a significant issue for every enterprise, and is particularly pertinent for IT management which must focus on supporting the requirements of the organisation in this area. The challenges of meeting these responsibilities have brought into sharp focus the need for IT to be more proactive, along with including the required capabilities into IT strategy and governance procedures. A more responsible agenda requires longer-term planning, and also brings new disciplines which potentially conflict with existing IT management goals.
There is a need for the IT manager to look beyond the ‘Green’ marketing hype of the vendors and get to grips with the environmental challenges being faced by the organisation and the IT industry. In the past, most organisations have paid little regard to the environmental aspects of the equipment they use, or the way resources are consumed. Now, sustainability issues are becoming an important consideration for IT.
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