IT Sustainability Manager

IT Sustainability Managers are responsible for developing and implementing strategies to reduce the environmental impact of their organization's IT operations. This may involve working with vendors to procure more sustainable hardware and software, developing policies and procedures to promote energy efficiency, and educating employees on how to use IT resources responsibly.

Day to Day

The day-to-day responsibilities of an IT Sustainability Manager can vary depending on the size and industry of their organization. However, some common tasks include:

• Developing and implementing sustainability policies and procedures
• Working with vendors to procure more sustainable hardware and software
• Educating employees on how to use IT resources responsibly
• Monitoring and reporting on the organization's IT sustainability performance
• Collaborating with other departments to identify and implement sustainability initiatives

Projects

IT Sustainability Managers may also be involved in a variety of projects, such as:

• Developing a sustainability plan for the organization's IT operations
• Conducting a greenhouse gas emissions inventory
• Implementing a renewable energy project
• Upgrading the organization's IT infrastructure to make it more energy efficient
• Educating employees on how to reduce their environmental impact

Challenges

IT Sustainability Managers may face a number of challenges in their work, such as: