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TABLE OF CONTENTS
11.0 Introduction �
11.1 Opportunity Definition �
11.2 Motivation of the Problem �
21.3 Opportunity for Companies to implement Green ICT �
22.0 Alternative Solutions Identified �
32.1 Virtualisation of Data centres �
42.1.1 Reduction in Carbon Emissions �
42.1.2 Business Value �
52.2 Smart Buildings �
52.2.1 Cost Analysis �
52.2.2 Business Value �
52.3 Telepresence �
62.3.1 Reduction in Carbon Emissions �
62.3.2 Projected Impact of Telepresence Technology �
72.4 Going Green with IT Hardware �
72.4.1 Reduction in Carbon Emissions �
82.5 Tracking and Reporting of Green House Gases �
82.5.1 How it Works �
82.5.2 Reduction in Carbon Emissions �
82.6 Future Possibilities �
82.6.1 Algorithmic Efficiency �
92.6.1.1 Reduction in Carbon Emissions �
93.0 Business Evaluations �
93.1 Business Impact �
93.2 Advantages �
103.3 Constraints �
103.3.1 Resource Constraints �
103.3.2 Alignment Constraints �
103.3.3 Lack of Visibility �
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Figure 1103.3.4 Lack of Incentives and policies �
103.3.5 Complex Root Cause Analysis �
103.3.6 Cost to Implement �
114.0 Recommendations �
125.0 Conclusion �
136.0 References �
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Introduction
1.1 Opportunity Definition
With the world population surpassing 6.5 billion, the impact of global warming and efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, mainly carbon dioxide (CO2), have become one of the most important and controversial issues that face our planet today.
Some scientists place the blame on human activities that produce high levels of CO2 emissions, including industrial processes, power generation, transportation and agriculture.
If the current trend continues, the global temperature will rise between two and six degrees Celsius over the next 100 years. Although this seems like a small increase, the impact of global warming will be catastrophic. The increase in glacial melting will affect coastlines and ocean currents, influencing habitats and changing...