IT leaders prioritize sustainability alongside security and cost in purchasing decisions
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Updated · Computerworld · Apr 28
IT leaders prioritize sustainability alongside security and cost in purchasing decisions
11 articles · Updated · Computerworld · Apr 28
A Barco ClickShare survey finds 96% of IT leaders see their actions as crucial for global sustainability, and 82% would refuse roles at organizations lacking strong sustainability records.
Routine IT choices—such as hardware selection, device lifecycle management, and meeting room technology—are now recognized as major drivers of environmental impact, influencing energy use and electronic waste.
The Flemish Government’s Brussels hub renovation demonstrates how standardizing technology can reduce resource consumption, but experts stress that organizational alignment and integrated solutions are essential for sustained progress.
Why do short-term costs still win when 82% of IT leaders demand sustainability?
Is green IT ignoring massive data center energy use by focusing only on office devices?
With AI's energy use soaring, can IT's green purchasing efforts actually keep pace?
Are 'sustainable' tech purchases truly eco-friendly or a new form of corporate greenwashing?
As EU regulations mandate circular design, are global tech companies prepared for the shift?
Can extending your phone's life by two years really halve its annual carbon footprint?