| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
1 online resource (xxi, 138 pages). |
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text file |
| Series |
Environmental and social sustainability for business advantage collection,
2327-3348
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2013 digital library.
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Environmental and social sustainability for business advantage collection.
2327-3348
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| Note |
Part of: 2013 digital library. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 131-133) and index. |
| Contents |
About the author -- Preface -- 1. IT sustainability matters -- 2. Think strategically and organize effectively -- 3. Operate IT sustainably -- 4. Partner for sustainability -- 5. Nurture a culture of sustainability -- 6. Maintain forward progress -- Glossary and primer -- Notes -- References -- Index. |
| Summary |
Speaks to modern managers in all functions as well as to IT professionals. Implementing an effective IT sustainability strategy is essential for organizations pursuing sustainability as a means of business advantage and this book shows how to do it. The critical first step is getting clear about the ends of the IT sustainability program -- the mission must be to further the company ' s sustain- ability objectives and strategic intents should include: (a) making IT operations as sustainable as possible; (b) partnering with other functions to leverage IT in making their business processes more sustainable and to grow the business; and (c) building a culture of sustainability within the IT organization. |
| Note |
Title from PDF title page (viewed December 16, 2013). |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Sustainability.
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Sustainability. |
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Information technology -- Management.
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Information technology -- Management. |
| Indexed Term |
change management |
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life cycle accounting (LCA) |
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conflict minerals |
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small-medium businesses (SMB/SME) |
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e-waste |
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carbon |
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energy use |
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climate change |
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data centers |
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sustainability |
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Green IT |
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strategy |
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sustainability platform |
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environmental management system (EMS) |
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intelligent buildings |
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IT for sustainability (ITfS) |
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smart city |
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smart grid |
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smart building |
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green ICT |
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Green Grid |
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Green Datacenter |
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Lean IT |
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Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) |
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Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Title |
Information technology sustainability for business advantage |
| Other Form: |
Print version: 9781606494165 |
| ISBN |
9781606494165 (electronic book) |
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1606494163 (electronic book) |
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9781606494158 (paperback) |
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1606494163 |
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