Hampshire county council showcases carbon reduction initiatives

News Article - 15 May 2008
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Hampshire county council has been showcasing its 'green' IT credentials at an international conference.

The local authority has been experimenting with new techniques to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, including green IT technology and creating low-carbon buildings.

Attending the Green IT 08 event in London earlier this month, the county council provided businesses with information about ways to deliver sustainable IT and technology strategies, Public Technology.net reports.

Jos Creese, head of IT at Hampshire county council, told delegates: "Green IT is beginning to dominate the business agenda partly because it accounts for two per cent of total global emissions - the same as the airline industry, but more so because it offers the potential to reduce energy costs and the carbon footprints of individuals, communities and businesses."

Hampshire county council uses more than 6,500 thin-client terminals in its offices across the county and has also started to adopt thin-client laptops in a bid to conserve energy, saving an estimated 1.4 gigawatt hours of electricity per year and boosting data security.

Businesses concerned about their carbon footprint can invest in carbonaccounting software in order to improve their green credentials and reduce their impact on the environment.

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