Western European IT Organisations Will Develop a Green Strategy by the End of 2008

European firms are setting a world wide example of an environmentally sustainable IT philosophy, particularly from a CO2 emissions and legislative point of view. The UK and Scandinavian governments are currently taking a lead on carbon emission reductions globally whilst Germany is the frontrunner on reducing e-waste. Research firm Gartner predicts that “by the end of 2008, 50 percent of mid and large sized Western European IT organizations will declare a green imperative as a result of financial, environmental, legislative and risk-related pressures. This compares to less than 20 percent outside of Western Europe.” Examples of steps already taken by European governments: – Signing the Kyoto protocol and meeting their targets for carbon emission reductions – Creating carbon credit trading programs for the industries that emit the most carbon – Developing the following directives: o The waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) o Restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS) o European Union’s energy using products(EuP) o Registration, evaluation and authorization of chemicals (REACH) Story taken from eFocus: Reuse & save 55-95% off list price & help save the environment too! Shop online at UsedCisco.com: