Research Commentary

When flying through heavy turbulence into a green fog you need good instrumentation
The roots of the current financial crisis lie in the inability of some major, multinational organisations to make evidence based risk:benefit decisions, and to therefore align resources and incentives with sustainable strategic goals, Dave Waltho, Head of Government Affairs, SAS UK. ...More

Think global, act local to impact sustainability
The importance of local initiatives combining to create a wider benefit cannot be underestimated, says Jim Craig, Public Policy and Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, Sun Microsystems Ltd. ...More

Traditional financial tools and strategy will underpin green ambitions
Local authorities have a vital role to play in taking the lead on 'going green' and are uniquely placed for encouraging local action for reducing carbon emissions and responding to climate change, says Helenne Doody, Sustainability Specialist, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). ...More

Green IT, pragmatism & strategy
The Green Bandwagon is rolling, but how can we steer beyond the hype and adopt a pragmatic approach that's embedded in our ICT strategy? And how can we avoid preaching to the converted and influence those who are only paying lip-service? says Richard Steel, Society of IT Management (SOCITM) President, CIO London Borough of Newham. ...More

Green veneer or green revolution?
At one end of the spectrum Green IT is seen as being sustainable and organic, but with little practical business value - a sort of 'green froth'. At the other end it is seen to be just about reducing energy consumption and marketing more environmentally sensitive manufacturing methods, says Jos Creese, Head of IT, Hampshire County Council (Local Government Delivery Board, CIO Council and SOCITM Vice President). ...More

Right here, right now
Green in the here and now can make a difference long term, says Glyn Evans, Assistant to the Chief Executive on Transformation, Birmingham City Council (Local Government Delivery Board, CIO Council). ...More