Green IT and CSRD: measure before reporting
Sustentabilidade · 1 min
Articles by Fábio Ribeiro
CSRD requires consistent, verifiable, and auditable sustainability information. Learn about the indicators and processes that help build more credible reporting.
TL;DR
- CSRD is extending sustainability reporting requirements to a growing number of companies
- Scope 3 emissions continue to be one of the biggest challenges in measurement and reporting
- Monitoring energy consumption and equipment lifecycle is crucial
- Asset traceability and end-of-life management enhance the quality of reported data
What CSRD requires regarding IT
CSRD and the associated ESRS require organizations to have consistent, comparable, and verifiable information about their environmental impacts. In the field of information technology, this may include aspects related to energy consumption, emissions associated with operations, equipment lifecycle management, and proper electronic waste treatment.
How to measure consistently
The quality of reporting depends on the quality of the data collected. Indicators such as energy consumption, operational efficiency, resource utilization, and [equipment lifecycle management](/en/services/gestao-infraestrutura) form an important basis for producing sustainable reports. The traceability of equipment and the documentation of reuse, recycling, or destruction processes also contribute to increasing the reliability of the reported information.
The role of equipment reuse
Whenever technically appropriate, the reuse or refurbishment of equipment can help reduce the environmental impact associated with the production of new hardware. However, the decision must consider factors such as performance, security, [energy efficiency](/en/solutions/green-it), and the organization's operational requirements.
ESG-IT Baseline in 4 weeks
Auditable measurements ready for CSRD reporting.
Related
- Green IT
- Datacenter & Edge
- Renting & Printing