This white paper provides an overview of the reasons to standardize green management, outlines the scope of the proposal, and sets the stage for collective action.
The ICT industry can play a significant role in addressing climate challenges and this white paper emphasizes the need for industry-wide sustainable practices.
- This release begins by providing a background to the relationship between ICT and climate challenges.
- It highlights the urgent need to address these challenges and the role that the ICT industry can play in driving positive change.
- Key pillars of green management, emphasizing the importance of optimizing energy consumption, enhancing network efficiency, and maximizing carbon handprints.
- ICT provides digital solutions that can enable all industries to reduce emissions. Using the Vertical Emblement Index (VEI), we can measure industries' contributions.
To encourage industry stakeholders to actively pursue green goals, the white paper presents a green management framework that serves as a guide for organizations to govern, plan, and execute green initiatives and commitments. By adopting this framework, stakeholders can navigate the path towards sustainability and contribute to broader global efforts.
The major goal of this white paper is to foster collaboration and participation in sustainable practices throughout the ICT industry. By deep diving into the environmental impact of ICT, we can make significant strides in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, optimizing resource usage, promoting renewable energy adoption, and enabling industry verticals to create carbon handprints.
The white paper serves as a call to action for the ICT industry to collectively embrace the proposed framework, so together we can tangibly impact the environment, foster innovation, and contribute to a sustainable future.
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