Environmental Impacts, Footprints and Sustainability Strategies of IT Sector Final Project

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

Stakeholders

Economic Welfare Transparency in Management and Good Corporate Governance

Improve Operating Efficiency

Look for New Business and Other Sources of Revenue

Increase Shareholder’s 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

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

Thank You

Acknowledgement TCS Corporate Sustainability Report