Chapter 11: Green Computing Prof. Yuh-Shyan Chen Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering National Taipei University Prof. Chih-Shun Hsu Department of Information Management Shih Hsin University Outline 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Abstract Green computing architecture Regulations and industry initiatives Approaches to green computing Conclusion Reference 2 1. Abstract 1. Abstract • In 1992, the US Environmental Protection Agency launched Energy Star, a voluntary labeling program
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Question 1 Discuss three major drivers that motivate organizations to introduce green IT initiatives. The idea of green technology has been around for many years following the trend of green movement which has been raising its hype over the past decade. Green IT refers to the study and practice of using computers and IT resources in a more efficient and environmentally responsible way (McCabe, 2009). It focuses on reducing the environmental impact of industrial processes and innovative technologies
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at Danaher Companies across the globe are seeking energy-efficiency, new environmental programs, and related methods to protect the fragile business environment. Danaher is among one of the companies leading environmental initiatives and identifying opportunities to “Green” their supply chain. Greening a supply chain can be achieved by implementing a process of using environmentally friendly agents and transforming them into byproducts that can be improved or recycled within the existing environment
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workpapers are always around the office. At the bare minimum the goal is electronically convert all returns to PDF files within the share rooms for all historical data. Current Green Focus: Currently, Accountants LLP is a bit scarce in launching green initiatives within the firm. More specifically green initiatives
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KPMG International Survey of Corporate Responsibility Reporting 2011 kpmg.com The Definitive Snapshot of CR Reporting Welcome to The KPMG International Survey of Corporate Responsibility Reporting 2011. We believe that this report represents the largest and most comprehensive survey of CR reporting trends ever published. Thirty-four hundred companies representing the national leaders from 34 countries around the world, including the largest 250 global companies based on the Fortune Global 500
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Green computing 1 Green computing Green computing, green IT or ICT Sustainability, refers to environmentally sustainable computing or IT. In the article Harnessing Green IT: Principles and Practices, San Murugesan defines the field of green computing as "the study and practice of designing, manufacturing, using, and disposing of computers, servers, and associated subsystems—such as monitors, printers, storage devices, and networking and communications systems — efficiently and effectively
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(2013-01-01). Information Technology Project Management (Page A.4). Cengage Textbook. Kindle Edition. Task 1 Green computing is the environmentally responsible use of computers and related resources and covers many potential areas of use. This research project was conducted by We Are Big Pharma, Inc. to learn more about green computing technologies and large corporate initiatives. Several green computing areas were researched and our findings are described below: Data center and overall energy efficiency
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INTRODUCTION With the increasing global carbon foot print together with the environmental damage caused by industry toxins & emissions, many companies the world over have switched over to eco-friendly processes & operations. Here’s a look at the 10 most eco-friendly companies in India who are leading by example by contributing their bit to the cause of sustainability & a greener environment. • Wipro Technologies • Suzlon Energy • ITC Ltd. • HCL Technologies • Tata Consultancy Services
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2006 categorizes plans according to their funded status as being either Green Zone (generally greater than 80% funded), Yellow Zone (generally less than 80% funded but more than 65% funded) or Red Zone (generally 65% or lower in funded status). In a recent presentation made by staff members of the Associated General Contractors of America, they cite statistics which show that by 2009, only 20% of all pensions were in the Green Zone, while 38% were in the Yellow Zone and
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Ethics test 3 Study Guide CH.7 Importance of finance & ethics- Pg. 233 Definition of Valuation- Pg. 234- A powerful tool in weighing options. The summarization of entire future scenarios into a single number that can help simplify complex decisions. Standards of accounting- Pg. 245 Strategies for stakeholders in regards to finance- Changing the reporting or classification for specific purpose/stakeholder. Making operational decisions based on their impact to financial statements
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