Research in Green ICT
          Green IT
          Also known as Green Computing
          Involves environmental sustainable 
            technology and processes :
            Designing, manufacturing, using and 
              disposing 
            Minimal or no impact to environment : 
              3P’s (People, Planet, Profit)
                                Research in Green ICT
                                Research in Green ICT
         Green IT
                      • initiatives and strategies that reduce the 
          Comprise     environmental footprint of technology.
                      • energy use and consumables, including hardware, 
           Reduce      electricity, fuel and paper– among others
                      • Because of these reductions, Green ICT initiatives 
           Produce     also produce cost savings in energy use, 
                       purchases, management and support, in addition 
                       to environmental benefits. 
                      • Beyond cost savings and environmental benefits, 
           Address     some initiatives may address stakeholder and 
                       regulatory needs and demands
                                        Research in Green ICT
      Factors Driving the Implementation 
      of Green ICT
                    • Decreased consumables use
                    • Decreased electricity use
             1
                    • Increased features and functionality for 
                      the business 
             2      • Decreased expenses or investments
                    • Meeting customers’ demands 
                    • Realizing credits or rebates from local 
             3        utilities or governments
                                Research in Green ICT
    Successful benefits upon implementation 
    of the key Green ICT Drivers