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Environmental Impacts, Footprints and Sustainability Strategies of IT Sector
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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