Five mistakes IT purchasers must avoid to increase sustainability impact
Sustainable IT procurement can seem overwhelming, and it can be hard to know where to start. Here are five common mistakes purchasers should avoid to ensure that their IT tenders support sustainability goals.IT products have a huge impact on the environment. Our current, linear way of producing and consuming IT products is not sustainable. IT products are also a significant part of the €2 trillion that public authorities, only in the EU, spend every year on the purchase of services, works, and supplies. Including sustainability certifications in procurement policies and tenders, therefore,