Sustainable Procurement & CSR News - ICT Industry

n the light of the current COVID-19 crisis, we welcome the willingness of the European Commission to enshrine the Green Deal in the recovery strategy, integrating appropriate sustainability objectives in upcoming measures to revive the European economy. By triggering innovation and investment in future areas of growth, Europe will in the long term emerge strengthened from the crisis. Here, ICT solutions can play a crucial role by decoupling economic growth from growth in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Electronics manufacturers are asking for more sustainability data from suppliers as the demand for CSR extends throughout the supply chain. “GHG data can help establish incentives to change behavior, improve record-keeping practices, and move freight efficiently, responsibly, and economically,” said Nancy Gillis, CEO of the Green Electronics Council (GEC), a non-profit organization that promotes sustainably produced IT products.