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IT has emerged as the key driver of change, transformation and has created value for businesses, governments and societies. However, much needs to be done to reduce carbon emissions through smart techniques. This section explores the initiatives taken by leading IT firms to address the problem.

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	Eye on Earth Enables Cloud-Based Environmental Data Sharing
	European Environment Agency, Esri and Microsoft launch new online community and application platform for developing innovative services that map environmental parameters and promote the principles of public data access and citizen science. Read more..

	Microsoft to Require Annual Sustainability Reporting by Vendors
	Starting in 2013, Microsoft intends to include information about its vendors’ commitment to social and environmental policies, programs and performance in its annual Citizenship Report. Read more..

	SAP Solutions Help Panasonic Drive Sustainability
	Panasonic drives sustainability and gains efficiencies while meeting environmental compliance with recycling management solution from SAP. Read more..

	SAP Scores Big in Global Sustainability Rankings
	SAP has scored high marks in the 2011 Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes and Carbon Disclosure Project Global 500 report, advancing its position as a sustainability leader in the software industry. Read more..

	EMC Corporation Releases 2010 Sustainability Report
	The EMC sustainability report offers insight into 2010 challenges and achievements, and lays foundation for sustainability practices in 2011 and beyond. Read more..

	Steria Achieves CarbonNeutral Flight and Fleet Certifications
	With an ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability and corporate responsibility, Steria implemented a travel reduction policy and has achieved a CarbonNeutral® Certification through the measurement, reduction and offsetting of CO2 emissions generated by its flights. Read more..

	Autodesk and Granta Partner to Co-develop Sustainable Product Design
	Access to best-in-class materials, information technology, empowers manufacturers to make more eco-responsible design decisions. Read more..

	SAP Releases Sustainability Update Including Carbon for the Second Quarter
	SAP AG released its quarterly sustainability update with a preliminary, unaudited CO2emissions report for the second quarter ending June 30, 2010. The company’s worldwide CO2 emissions slightly decreased to 115 kilotonnes from 120 kilotonnes in the previous quarter. Read more..

	Eco-Patent Commons to Receive Three Patents from HP
	HP became the latest company to release some of its intellectual property to the public good, with three green patents added to the Eco-Patent Commons recently. The Eco-Patent Commons is an initiative managed by the World Business Council on Sustainable Development to encourage firms to share their innovations that have environmental benefits. Read more..

	Greenpeace’s Guide to Greener Electronics has India’s Wipro at No.1
	Version 9 of Greenpeace’s Guide to Greener Electronics has Azim Premji-led Wipro sharing the number one position with the world’s leading mobile phone manufacturer Nokia, while Samsung, Toshiba and Dell have earned penalty points. Read more..

	IBM & Stanford University Unveil Green Chemistry Breakthrough
	Could lead to New Types of Environmentally Sustainable Plastics. Could also lead to a new recycling process for common pet and plant-based plastics. Read more..

	IBM Eliminates Compounds from Semiconductor Manufacturing as Part of its Design for the Environment
	IBM becomes first in the industry to announce elimination of PFOS and PFOA. Read more..

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Upcoming Events

	India Sustainability Conclave 2012 at New Delhi
	March 6-7, 2012