Sustainable IT: A crisis needing leadership and change
It’s time to overcome any hesitations and break free of the mindset that someone else holds the answer. Companies must drill down on their priorities and set themselves up for success when it comes to migrating to a more sustainable path. There are many actions a company can take, these five are a great place to start:
Set clear goals for sustainability. Look to create specific, measurable, and attainable standards for your path toward sustainability. Make your goals relevant and in accordance with larger governmental standards. Make sure someone in leadership is continuously checking to ensure the company is on the path toward achieving its goals.
Adopt sustainable practices. Moving from an on-premise infrastructure to cloud computing offers significant energy savings. Cloud hosting also enables remote work, eliminating the need for employees to be at a physical office, using additional energy, power, and resources.
Collaborate with suppliers. Remain in constant communication with suppliers to engage them in eco-friendly operations. By encouraging suppliers to use sustainable practices and environmentally-friendly materials, the greater goal can be reached faster.
Advocate for policy changes. Advocate for regulations that support sustainability in business. Collaborate with other businesses that share in this like-minded approach.
Share your sustainability successes. As an IT leader, you have a voice and a platform to speak out for change. It’s important to share successes, challenges, and future sustainability plans to encourage others to move on this path as well.
The efforts by executives that are already doing this are not going unnoticed. They are receiving positive brand recognition, achieving workforce loyalty, and higher client satisfaction.
The time for a sustainable future is now
Don’t wait any longer to embark on the journey. The time for action is now. Moving toward a sustainable future requires long-term commitment and continuous improvement. Companies should regularly reassess their strategies, adapt to changing circumstances, and embrace new technologies that encourage a path to a greener life for both their company and the planet.
It’s a task that can’t be done alone, but together a change for the greater good can be made.
It starts with us.
It starts now.
So, what are you waiting for?
