Partnerships

Climate Savers Computing Initiative

Advancing More Sustainable Computer Use at Home and Work

  • Microsoft is committed to reducing the impact of computer use on the environment through power management and energy efficiency. To further this commitment, in 2007, Microsoft collaborated with several companies, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), and other organizations to launch the Climate Savers Computing Initiative (CSCI). Through CSCI, technology companies can offer a unified voice on the importance of sustainable computer use. In addition, CSCI offers clear guidance to individuals and businesses on how to take advantage of industry innovations and best practices that improve energy efficiency and power management.

Sustainable Computer Use Education: A Multi-Industry Issue

CSCI aims to promote the development, deployment, and adoption of smart technologies that streamline power delivery to computers and reduce the amount of energy that computers consume. CSCI provides resources to consumers and IT professionals who want to learn more about power management, including:

  • Information to increase awareness about the environmental and economic impact of power management.
  • Prescriptive guidance on how to take advantage of sustainable computing products that are already in the marketplace.
Climate Savers Computing Web site

Partnership Programs

Hardware and software manufacturers like Microsoft who participate in CSCI commit to the production of products that meet specific power efficiency targets. Microsoft commits to purchasing computers that meet or exceed program criteria for energy efficiency and pledge to use power-management tools. Microsoft also provides guidance and help to Climate Savers by serving on the organization’s board.

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