Go Green with WebExExperts around the globe warn of the consequences of climate change, and are focusing attention on businesses' contribution to the environment. The outcome from recent reports on climate change such as The Stern Report and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) produced alarming results, such as global temperatures increasing up to as much as 6.4ºC by the year 2100 – much higher than previously thought. Green IT can make an important contribution to the environment by reducing energy consumption through smarter and energy-saving technology. Use of modern IT technology, such as web conferencing, can lead to a clear decrease of Co2 emissions for a company. Some businesses are already taking the initiative to become technologically and environmentally progressive, reaping huge benefits both fiscally and environmentally. The benefits to a company from cost savings, higher productivity, improved staff satisfaction and increased environmental credentials are augmented by the planetary benefits of reduced greenhouse gas emissions. |
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