Environmental Impacts, Footprints and Sustainability Strategies of IT Sector

Ritesh Kumar (321) Abhrajit Kundu (323) Rajesh Mishra (327)

Richy Yati Mishra (328) Amit Singh (340) Mridul Tyagi (360)

Indian IT Sector Overview

US$ 73.1 billion revenue in 2009-2010
CAGR of 22.7%

Expected to reach US$ 225 billion by 2020

More than 2.3 Million People Employed Contribution to GDP is 6%

Major Players

Sustainability

Shareholders

Community

Employees

Stakeholders

Suppliers

Customers

Management

Economic Welfare
Transparency in Management and Good Corporate Governance
Improve Operating Efficiency Look for New Business and Other Sources of Revenue Increase Shareholders Wealth

Environmental Welfare
Efficient Waste Management
Reduce Carbon Footprint

Switch to Renewable Energy

Efficient Water Management Promote Green IT

Social Welfare
Identify Society as an Important Stakeholder
Promote Social Initiatives

Encourage Employees to be a Part of Social Welfare Program Link Social Contribution to Annual Appraisal

Case Study

The Company
Established in 1968

Largest Software Exporter from India

140 Offices in 42 Countries Part of Tata Group known for Management Excellence and Integrity

Economic Dimension

Sustainability Integrated Business Strategy

Integrated Quality Management System

Global Network Delivery Model

Integrated Full Services Offering Talent Acquisition & Retention Strategy

Global Network Delivery Model

Reliable, Scalable and Cost-effective Delivery of Services and Solutions Highest Quality of Service Reduced Total Cost of Ownership Three Integrated Components

GNDM Components

GNDM

Global Workforce

Integrated Process

Multi-tiered Infrastructure

Environmental Dimension

Environment Strategy & Management Approach

Identify Environmental Improvements as Essential Elements Promote Green IT as Business Value Proposition Look for Non-renewable Sources of Energy Reduce GHG Emissions Promote Green Procurement Incorporate LEED Green Building Rating System

Energy Saving
Switching on the AC half-an-hour late Every Morning and Turning it off half-an-hour Earlier in the Evening Regulating Temperature in a Close Band

Replace Tube Lights with CFL Luminaries

Switching off monitors when not in use through central programming Minimizing Use of Energy Intensive Lighting

Green Procurement Policy

Procurement of Low Energy Consumption Desktop Purchase of TFT Monitor instead of CRT Monitor Procure Laser Printer with Green Functionality

Procure Servers with Low Voltage CPU and Efficient Cooling System

Paper & Cartridge Management

Offsetting Print Setup to Duplex Printing Reducing the Printer to Associate Ratio Creating awareness about the importance of saving paper Controlling supply of paper at printers and copier machines Making Soft Copies the Official Form of Communication wherever Feasible

Water Management
Dual Flushing Systems in Toilets Taps with Variable Output and Sensors Drip Irrigation System Throttling of Valves Regular Maintenance of Water Pumps

Waste Management
E-waste Disposed through Government Authorized E-waste Handlers and Recyclers Policy in Line with E-waste guidelines issued by the Ministry of Environment and Forest Dry waste such as Paper is sent for Recycling while Plastic and Metal Waste is sold to Scrap Dealers who send it for Recycling

Carbon Footprint Management

Carbon Emission Estimated as per GHG Protocol Encouragement of the Use of Video and Audio Conferencing and Webex Facilities Introduction of Car Pooling in Several Locations

Social Dimension

TCS Initiatives
Identified Health, Education as Key Focus Areas Maitree Association of Employees and Families

Ongoing Activities
mKrishi The Mobile Based Agro Advisory System InsighT IT & Soft Skills Camp for Pre-university Students

CBFL The Computer Based Functional Library

Geo-Vun A Decision Support System

Low Vision Aid A Digital Image Processing Technique

Acknowledgement
TCS Corporate Sustainability Report

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