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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?

Choosing a sustainable cloud service provider

While organizations worldwide adopt cloud computing, few are aware of its environmental impacts. Choosing a hyperscaler with a proven track record in IT operational efficiency, IT equipment efficiency, data center efficiency, and renewable electricity gives you significant environmental benefits. When organizations choose low-carbon cloud computing, they take an essential step forward on sustainability. Sustainable digital transformation, powered by a cleaner cloud, enables the creation of a sustainable and thriving economy that works for people and the planet in the long term. Lance Pierce, president of Carbon Disclosure Project, North America (Microsoft News Center 2018).

Some of the world’s largest cloud hyperscalers have taken significant steps toward becoming more sustainable, but is it enough? It is, however, important that there are differences in their offering, and you should dissect the subtle differences that exist...