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Sustainable IT Playbook for Technology Leaders

By : Niklas Sundberg
Book Image

Sustainable IT Playbook for Technology Leaders

By: Niklas Sundberg

Overview of this book

We are at a critical point in human history. Humanity is under threat, but all is not lost. We can take action! But how? Sustainable IT Playbook for Technology Leaders will show you how. It will walk you through the construction and implementation of a sustainable IT strategy and enable you to do your bit for the future of mankind. The book is split into three parts. Part I details the “why” and the clear and present danger that humanity faces today: the climate crisis. How did we get here, what are the immediate threats, what are the planetary boundaries that we need to peel back to safe levels, and what impact does IT have on society at large? Part II will focus on the "what.” It examines the nitty-gritty details of what we can do to unlock significant returns on sustainable investments toward a more sustainable future. Part III, the final part of the book, focuses on the “how.” How do you turn your ideas into action? What do you need to do to establish your baseline and your direction of travel towards your objective? This part provides tangible case studies and explains how you can start your journey today to begin delivering global and impactful objectives. By the end of this book, you’ll be able to plan, implement, and communicate a sustainable IT strategy and set yourself apart as a progressive technology leader.
Table of Contents (18 chapters)
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Part 1: Why Is Sustainable IT Important?
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Part 2: What Are Sustainable IT Practices?
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Part 3: How Do You Accelerate Sustainable IT?

IT and sustainability – part of the problem? Part of the solution!

In this section, Rainer Karcher, former Global Director of IT Sustainability for Siemens AG, since October 1, 2022, Global Head of IT Sustainability at Allianz Technology, shares his experience from the sustainable IT journey.

For 175 years now, Siemens has provided innovative technologies with the aspiration to improve people’s lives worldwide, to transform the everyday. Judith Wiese, Siemens’ Chief People and Sustainability Officer and member of the managing board of Siemens AG, recently stated the following:

" Sustainability is in our very DNA. It is not optional. It is a business imperative. We are setting even more ambitious targets based on our successful track record. We will accelerate our efforts and raise the bar to create more value for all our stakeholders. Sustainable business growth goes hand in hand with the value we create for people and our planet."

With Siemens...