Mailshot 2009-08-12 - Energy consumption and the green agenda
The latest Socitm briefing examines the urgent issue of energy consumption by public sector ICT and how to reduce it. Informed by the results of a recent green survey of all UK local authorities by Socitm Insight for HM Government, this briefing is essential reading for anyone involved in public sector ICT or cost control.
Key topics explored include:
- Energy costs are already challenging public sector budgets. As the public sector austerity, the private sector is likely to emerge from recession and energy prices will resume their steep rise. How will this affect your organisation?
- More than 40% of public sector organisations have yet to establish a baseline by auditing current ICT energy usage. Without this, you cannot measure progress in energy saving/carbon reduction. Where does your organisation stand on this?
- Changes in usage (and user behaviour in particular) offer the greatest potential for cost reduction, but pressure on manufacturers at the procurement stage also has a part to play. What measures can you and your colleagues take now to reduce consumption?
Socitm benchmarking has been extended with a self-assessment dashboard which enables organisations to measure and monitor their response to the green agenda, and compare their performance with peer organisations. Soon you will need to account for ICT energy use and your contribution to reduction targets. We recommend you adopt the Socitm Green KPIs which are aligned to industry-wide metrics and will provide a baseline and ongoing performance measure.
With your organisation's financial stability (not to mention the future of our planet) at stake, I strongly urge you to read the briefing and pass it on to relevant colleagues.
If you would like to discuss your organisation's response to the green agenda, please call me on 0845 241 2774. I look forward to hearing from you.
Regards
Chris Morton
Consultant
t: 0845 241 2774 e:chris.morton@socitmconsulting.co.uk