Question 1

What is a Green IT audit and what is it for?

Accepted Answer

A Green IT audit is an assessment of the environmental footprint of the manufacturing, usage and end-of-life of a company's IT equipment. It also measures the employees' degree of Green IT maturity. The aim is to identify the most polluting equipment, the points that are blocking the Green IT culture, and to propose a personalized action plan for each company.

Question 2

Why is it important to carry out a Green IT audit?

Accepted Answer

Carrying out a Green IT audit is important because IT assets represent a significant part of a company's environmental footprint. In addition to IT obesity and additional financial costs, a Green IT audit improves environmental reporting, bringing it into line with regulations and giving the company greater transparency and credibility in its overall approach.

Question 3

What kind of improvements can be expected from a Green IT audit?

Accepted Answer

The Green IT action plan reduces the environmental footprint of your IT assets, cuts financial costs by eliminating IT obesity, improves the company's Green IT culture and employees' day-to-day practices, and positions the company as a benchmark in its sector.

Question 4

How to measure the success of a Green IT audit?

Accepted Answer

Our Green IT action plan is based on SMART objectives and precise KPI. The success of the action plan is measured concretely in the achievement of the proposed objectives and actions in the action plan. The SMART approach facilitates the distribution and implementation of actions specific to each department.

Question 5

How long does a Green IT audit take?

Accepted Answer

The time required to carry out a Green IT audit is between 2 and 4 weeks. It varies according to the nature and complexity of the IT assets. As data collection is the most time-consuming stage, we can help you to gather qualitative and comprehensive data to obtain the most accurate report and recommendations possible.

Question 6

What is a Green IT strategy and where do I start?

Accepted Answer

A Green IT strategy involves assessing the footprint, planning and implementing actions to reduce its digital footprint and increase its Green IT maturity. The first step is usually to carry out an environmental audit of its information system to understand the strengths and opportunities for improvement of the existing infrastructure and culture.

Question 7

How long does it take to implement a Green IT strategy?

Accepted Answer

The time needed to implement a Green IT strategy varies according to the size of the company, the complexity of the IT infrastructure, the time and resources available, and the culture of the employees. As a general rule, it takes from a few months to a year to define the strategy, implement it and achieve results.

Question 8

What types of action are included in a Green IT strategy?

Accepted Answer

Green IT strategies include actions on governance, employee awareness and training, interaction with stakeholders, internal and external communication, and the purchase and management of hardware and software.

Question 9

How can you measure the success of your Green IT strategy?

Accepted Answer

The success of a Green IT strategy is measured by the implementation of the proposed actions. Our Green IT strategies are based on SMART objectives: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound.

Question 10

What is the Green IT label?

Accepted Answer

The Green IT label identifies and brings together all organizations committed to reducing the impact of digital technology. The label and its reference framework have been designed to be accessible to all types of organizations (companies, associations, government agencies, local authorities, etc.), whatever their size or sector of activity. With its 2 levels, the Green IT label enables all organizations to make a commitment. The approach provides you with the tools to progress and progressively reduce the impact of digital technology.

Question 11

What are the levels of the Green IT label, and what do they entail?

Accepted Answer

The label has two levels. Level 1 requires 300 points out of 1,000. It certifies an organization's initial commitment, with actions already in place and a desire to improve. It is valid for two years. It takes between 3 and 6 months to obtain. Level 2 requires 500 points out of 1,000. This second level, more demanding than the first, involves external auditors on site for several days. It is valid for 3 years. It takes between 7 and 9 months to obtain.

Question 12

How much does it cost to obtain the Green IT label?

Accepted Answer

Level 1 costs around CHF 6,000 per year. The cost of level 2 varies according to the size of the company and the number of sites to be audited by Green IT experts. On average, you should expect to pay between CHF 20,000 and CHF 45,000 for 3 years, or around CHF 10,000 per year. These amounts do not include the cost of our support in preparing the certification audit and the resulting commitment plan. Our rates depend on your Green IT maturity and your objectives.

Question 13

What are the advantages of obtaining the Green IT label?

Accepted Answer

Obtaining the Green IT label ensures the sustainability of your Green IT strategy. Being audited by external experts encourages continuous improvement. Secondly, the label gives you credibility both internally and externally. Finally, the label guarantees that you are working on the most relevant and up-to-date Green IT actions.

Question 14

How can a company begin the process of obtaining the label?

Accepted Answer

Contact us and we will be happy to help. To sum up, the labeling process is simple. Together, we make an initial assessment of your readiness to obtain the label, identify how many points out of 1,000 you have, and then start the administrative process to obtain the label. MIKUJY is with you every step of the way, from initial preparation to support during the audit and implementation of the final action plan.

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