Government should set an example for the private sector by embracing green IT as a way of saving costs and cutting carbon emissions, says Simbo Ntshinka, Itec Tiyende MD.
Sustainable manufacturing takes the entire product life cycle into consideration, from point of origin to disposal, says Kevin Dees, technology director for Adapt IT Solutions.
Reducing paper consumption in the workplace brings cost savings, efficient workflows, as well as a greener footprint, says Warren Buss, ECM Solution Manager at Nokusa Engineering Informatics.
ICT can be a major enabler for improving direct and indirect environmental issues, said Dr Andrew Hutchison, international presales management at T-Systems SA.