Sustainability: An Opportunity for CIOs

As a CIO, you have a unique opportunity to use technology to help your organisation become more sustainable 

Identify and implement sustainability-focused technologies. There are a number of technologies that can help organisations reduce their environmental impact. For example, you can use cloud computing to reduce energy consumption, or you can use IoT sensors to track energy usage and identify opportunities for improvement.

Use technology to track and report on sustainability performance. This will help you to measure your progress and identify areas where you can make further improvements.

Educate your employees about sustainability. This will help them to understand the importance of sustainability and how they can contribute to your organisation's efforts.

In addition to the environmental benefits, there are also a number of business benefits to sustainability

• Reduce costs: By reducing energy consumption and waste, you can save money on your operating costs.

• Improve employee morale: Employees are more likely to be engaged and productive when they work for an organisation that is committed to sustainability.

• Attract and retain customers: More and more customers are looking for businesses that are committed to sustainability. By making sustainability a priority, you can attract and retain these customers.  

As a CIO, you have a unique opportunity to use technology to help your organisation achieve its sustainability goals and reap the benefits of sustainability.