World-leading Voluntary Green IT Standard Launched
Environmental certification company GreenBizCheck and the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) are pleased to announce the launch of one of the world's most comprehensive Green IT Assessment and Certification Standards called GreenITCheck.
The green standard has been extensively reviewed by leading industry specialists from both the IT and environmental sectors.
GreenITCheck's online assessment has been heavily researched and comprises the latest European and Australian best practice green IT standards. Once the 30 minute assessment is completed, clients are provided with an in-depth report containing a wide range of practical measures to reach Bronze, Silver or Gold certification. The comprehensive assessment encompasses the following sections:
- Data centres and storage
- Networks
- Waste reduction and recycling
- Printers and workstations
Companies wishing to obtain the new voluntary standard should simply visit www.greenitcheck.com, register, pay a nominal fee and get started with this fast, yet thorough certification process. AIIA members receive a special discount obtainable at www.aiia.biz.
"GreenITCheck certification helps companies save thousands of dollars in energy costs, provides independent verification of green credentials useful for marketing and PR plus helps differentiate companies committed to highly sustainable IT business practices".
Ian Birks, CEO, Australia Information Industry Association
"Going green as a business can sometimes be an obscure goal - what is really green? That is where green certification is of benefit. It defines the scope and requirements of becoming the type of green business that everyone recognises. Certification for Green initiatives is one of the key steps towards defining and implementing a business sustainability strategy - it provides a framework and accountability for both the certifying organisation, and their customers and partners.
Bianca Wirth, Wirth Consulting, former sustainability technologist at Microsoft
"There are many organisations offering products and services designed to improve the environmental outcomes from using information and communications technology. And there are many more organisations taking the necessary steps to reduce the waste and energy consumption associated with technology use by taking advantage of these 'Green IT' solutions. For these reasons, it is important that, as an industry, we have a consistent, independent, proven and comprehensive means of certifying all these efforts. With GreenITCheck, consumers can be confident in the credibility of any provider of a Green IT solution."
Bob Hayward, Chief Technology & Innovation Officer, CSC Australia | CSC Asia
About GreenBizCheck
GreenBizCheck is a global technology-based environmental certification program primarily designed for office-based businesses. GreenBizCheck helps companies to implement sustainable environmental practices which save money, conserve energy, water & resources and minimise waste. www.greenbizcheck.com
About AIIA
The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) is the nation's peak industry body for the technology sector. AIIA sets the strategic direction of the industry, influences public policy and provides members with productivity tools, advisory services and market intelligence to accelerate their business growth. www.aiia.com.au
More Information: Tony Hall, GreenBizCheck Tel: 0419 213 000 E: th@greenbizcheck.com
