IT Sustainability Research Findings and Recommendations

This report presents findings from ClickShare's IT Sustainability research, which investigates how IT leaders are advancing sustainability goals within their organizations. The research highlights the critical role of IT departments in enhancing corporate sustainability commitments, with 96% of IT leaders acknowledging their contributions to global sustainability. The report outlines key areas where IT leaders can improve sustainability practices, including sourcing sustainable technology and integrating these solutions into existing systems. It identifies challenges faced by IT departments, such as difficulties in finding sustainable equipment and the need for collaboration with other departments to achieve sustainability objectives. The report also emphasizes the importance of setting specific sustainability KPIs, with 98% of IT departments already doing so. It concludes with recommendations for IT leaders to prioritize everyday sustainability improvements alongside larger initiatives, such as enhancing energy efficiency and utilizing renewable energy sources.