How to Modify Technology and Business Practices within the Mid-Sized Service Organization as a Way to Mitigate the Carbon Footprint
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2011-07-06
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Hogan, Ryan
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Abstract
The purpose of this study is to identify a set of selected modifications that can be made in relation to both technology and business in mid-sized service organization, as a way to mitigate the size of an organization’s carbon footprint. Literature published from 2000 to 2011 is examined to identify carbon footprint reduction activities and related practices that are deemed socially responsible, that when implemented can strengthen the triple bottom line sustainability business model.
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This paper was completed as part of the final research component in the University of Oregon Applied Information Management Master's Degree Program [see htpp://aim.uoregon.edu].
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Triple bottom line, Virtualization, Green IT, Green computing, Green technology, Corporate social responsibility, Carbon footprint, Carbon emissions, Applied Information Management, AIM, Data