Business and IT professionals are sometimes surprised to learn that environmental sustainability and financial sustainability are not mutually exclusive.
The fact is, there are a number of IT solutions available today that deliver significant savings through a combination of energy conservation, improved workflow, and streamlined deployment. For example:
Reduce IT energy consumption and carbon emissions
- Windows Vista has built-in power management features that can reduce a company's energy use by as much as 30%. With Windows 7, organizations can take advantage of additional efficiencies that reduce power consumption and can help lower energy costs.
- Microsoft Virtualization enables multiple operating systems to run on a single server, potentially reducing energy use by up to 90%.
Manage energy efficiency and your environmental footprint
- Microsoft Dynamics AX can help you reduce risk and liability associated with corporate governance by delivering capabilities that reduce manufacturing waste and promote environmental sustainability.
Rethink business practices to positively impact the environment
- Microsoft Unified Communications includes products like Exchange Server and Office Communications Server that enable collaboration and limit the need for expensive travel.
The time to move toward sustainability is now.
Concerns about the economy coupled with unpredictable energy prices are increasing pressure to bring operating costs down. Meanwhile, unprecedented public awareness of environmental issues means there's a "social dividend" to be gained by companies that go green, including being able to attract great talent.
Calculate your green savings.
Use our Sustainability Calculators to estimate your company's carbon footprint and see the savings you can achieve through enlightened IT implementation.
