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    Environmental value of green data centers
    (2011-06-24) Steyn, Lindwill Ashton
    The purpose of this research was to uncover how IT organisations respond in the context of climate change as a result of their traditionl data center approaches, as illustrated by EDS' UK operation in a case study. The research was supplemented by a study examining the unintended value created through a green data center journey. ... As in many developing countries, South African enterprises will be obliged to act on climate change, not because of regulation, but because of pressure from the global market and the international supply chain in particular. South African enterprises are beginning to understand that sustainability should not be seen as merely a cost of doing business, but rather as the way of doing business.
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    Carbon Footprint Management Systems in South Africa
    (2011-04-04) Diepraam, Kent
    South Africa is not mandated by the Kyoto Protocol to respond to the implications of climate change. The purpose of this research is to gain an understanding of why and how South African organisations are voluntary responding. This research conducted structured telephonic interviews for the collecting of cross-sectional data. The data were then analysed through exploratory factor analysis and a Kruskal-Wallis significance test. The results from the normative survey design indicate that organisations are creating Carbon Footprint Management Systems in an attempt to mitigate strategic risks, in anticipation of future regulation and financial gains, and due to an increase in overall environmental innovation and importance. The elements contained within these systems include risk assessment tools, reporting mechanisms and platforms, and long-term strategic interventions