Shane Herath, ComputerWeekly.com, May 17, 2024
In the contemporary landscape of corporate responsibility, environmental sustainability has become a vital concern. With enterprises facing increasing regulatory pressure to record and mitigate their carbon emissions, energy usage, and overall sustainability practices, CIOs and IT departments find themselves at the forefront of this paradigm shift.
As stewards of digital infrastructure and data management, CIOs and IT directors play a pivotal role in ensuring that organisations not only meet compliance standards but also embrace meaningful sustainable practices.
This article delves into the necessary steps CIOs and IT departments must take to attain a comprehensive and accurate view of their environmental impact while navigating the evolving regulatory landscape.
Understanding the regulatory landscape
The regulatory frameworks governing carbon emissions and sustainability are evolving rapidly in response to global efforts to combat climate change. It is imperative that enterprises stay abreast of these changes to ensure compliance and mitigate associated risks.
CIOs and IT directors play a pivotal role in this regard, necessitating them to allocate resources towards monitoring regulatory developments, assessing their implications on organisational practices, and implementing necessary adjustments in IT strategy, infrastructure, and operations. Furthermore, with heightened demands for comprehensive data on carbon emissions and sustainability practices, CIOs and IT directors must ensure thorough data collection not only within their own operations but also throughout their supply chains.
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