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Solutions Database
This Green ICT database was put together as an aid for ICT
professionals, and other interested parties, to help them consider
different methods of reducing the carbon footprint of their ICT use.
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This includes changing the way people work or use ICT, policy measures, strategic management approaches, awareness campaigns etcKey actions:
- Look for quick wins to build momentum in your ICT strategy.
- Challenge existing ICT practices.
- Persuade ICT Managers of the value of energy efficiency.
- Use carbon ROI in business cases.
- Consider outsourcing data centres to companies which may be able to run them more efficiently.
- In still in people the need to turn off equipment when not in use.
- Use Internet and e-mail sparingly.
To reduce energy consumption, identify the failure points in your ICT systems rather than specifying as much redundancy as you can afford; research indicates that properly implemented measures are neutral or positive in terms of reliability.
It can be more energy efficient to outsource some business support services, such as ICT, customer services and marketing: purpose-built ICT systems allow outsourced organisations to deliver services more efficiently.
CO2 emissions are an important part of your ICT environmental footprint - and the focus of trading regimes and targets. There isn't an industry standard for calculating your ICT carbon footprint, but you can perform a carbon Return On Investment (ROI) calculation as you might a financial ROI: consider investment cost, revenue, savings, benefits, etc. Why not try doing a carbon ROI on a few business cases?
Promote behavioural change: start with quick wins to draw attention and gain momentum. Tell management and colleagues of your successes and share best practice.
Check that your ICT practices reflect current business needs - you may find greener ways of working!
It's a myth that switching equipment on and off shortens its lifespan. Save energy by unplugging equipment or turning it off at the socket.
The Internet and e-mails are not resource-free: using them pushes up electricity usage. Disconnect from the Internet if you're not using it and think before you send an email.
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Hardware Statistics
This is Bristol's ICT footprint broken down by hardware type. It also depicts the impact of a 34% reduction by 2020 and 80% by 2050 in line with the UK Climate Change Act.
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We're Committed...
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Commitment verified
by Bristol City Council
Name of Organisation
Trinity Community ArtsDate committed
2010-06-02Principal Contact
Ryan NortheyEmail
tech@3ca.org.ukBusiness category
Voluntary and CommunityWebsite
www.3ca.org.ukApproximate number of employees
10What does your organisation do?
We are a community association formed to manage the Trinity Centre in Lawrence Hill Bristol. Our mission is to engage the local community of all ages in imaginative and socially inclusive projects.
How have you used ICT to help reduce energy-use and lower carbon emissions?
Reducing meetings and required staff attendance using mailing lists and other online services.
What has been the main impact of this action e.g. lower energy bills, less car use, greater staff awareness?
- Less energy use required for transport
- Reducing paper use by lowering printing requirements
- Lowering delivery of letters
- By using online communications we have reduced the environmental costs associated with mailed correspondence
What 3 things have you learned that would be most helpful to others thinking about doing the same thing?
- Training is key.
What Green ICT Solution would you be most interested in using next?
- Virtualization of servers to reduce number of machines and adapt to demand
- Use of monitored power meters to identify waste and target efficiencies
- Investigating use of fanless systems and solid state storage
- Raising awareness of energy saving measures
- Sourcing equipment of higher quality
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Carbon Calculators
Calculate your organisation's carbon footprint and understand how your ICT use contributes to this.
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Sector Statistics
This is Bristol's ICT footprint broken down by business sectors. It also depicts the impact of a 34% reduction by 2020 and 80% by 2050 in line with the UK Climate Change Act.
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Green ICT Champions
Exemplar project case studies from
organisations around Bristol.- Avon IM&T Consortium
- Bristol City Council
- Bristol Wireless
- Ethical IT
- First Great Western
- North Bristol NHS Trust
- University of Bristol
- University of West of England
Champion:
- Bill Knight
- Emma Pace
- Bill.Knight@aimtc.nhs.uk
- Emma.Pace@aimtc.nhs.uk
http://www.aimtc.nhs.ukAvon IM&T Consortium are a shared service supplying Information Management, IT Support and project development for NHS Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset Primary Care Trusts. They are currently implementing a Green IT programme which aims to take a proactive role in establishing Sustainable IT practices and promoting carbon reduction.
NHS Bristol is part of "10:10" – a groundbreaking new initiative led by Campaign for Greener Healthcare to cut the nation’s carbon footprint by 10% throughout 2010. Chief Executive Deborah Evans said: “It is easy to feel powerless in the face of climate change, but NHS Bristol are leading the way. It’s not about making sweeping changes; it’s about making lots of small changes which have a big impact on our environment."
Avon IM&T Consortium’s Green IT programme includes the following actions:
- Reducing power consumption & paper usage of printers & increasing the use of recycled paper & toners.
- Using multi functional devices to reduce energy & paper consumption.
- Reducing the energy consumption of PCs & laptops.
- Promoting the use of tele/video-conferencing resulting in reduced travel for meetings.
- Introducing desktop virtualisation.
- Optimising network & server centre operations.
- Improving procurement practices & equipment recycling.
- Supporting home working, remote access & mobile working.
- Ensure that IT options are considered at the appropriate stage of new builds & refurbishments.
- Providing sustainability website support.
Bill Knight, Business Analyst, says;“The main impact of our actions is to cut energy consumption by reducing the number of printers and servers and through the use of more energy efficient PCs. This will also result in cost savings in hardware, server licences and reduced power consumption. More efficient procurement and recycling practices result in reduced wastage and the increase in teleconferencing and remote working is helping to cut travel and carbon emissions. Overall there is improved staff awareness and we have recently launched a NHS Bristol sustainability website.”
The three most useful things they have learnt which will help others interested in implementing Green ICT solutions are:
- The need for all members of staff to take personal responsibility for green actions.
- The usefulness of the an organisation’s intranet for communicating advice to staff.
- The importance of making advice practical, simplistic and relevant to encourage uptake such as bullet point guides on green good practice.
The next Green ICT initiative Avon IM&T Consortium will be looking into is mobile working for the community.
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