Large information and communications technology (ICT) systems form a significant part of a modern public sector body's carbon footprint, and all bodies must now work on ways of reducing their impact. Conversely, ICT systems can play a valuable role in reducing organisations' wider carbon footprints, for example by reducing the need for travel through videoconferencing.
Strategies must be drawn up to reduce ICT energy use and heat emissions; reduce and manage ICT waste; embrace flexible and mobile working to cut transport requirements; and use technology systems including computer software and hardware to reduce other emissions and waste.
Now in its second year, Headstar's annual conference will offer advice and guidance to all public sector bodies in this vital field. Our event aims to bring together lessons from best practice in environmental sustainability from across the field of public sector ICT, and offer practical advice on drawing up strategies to reduce your service's carbon footprint.
Supported by Socitm Insight, the event will cover economic and environmental issues, legislation, employee engagement, changing and influencing staff culture and behaviour, sustainable ICT procurement, the green data centre, including smart temperature controls, home working and flexible working and more.