GREEN IT: CASE STUDY IN A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

Abstract

The benefits brought by the development of Information Technology and its increasing use by society and organizations are undeniable. However, facing the exponential use of IT and its equipments, one must consider the environmental implications and its consequences on the preservation of natural resources, especially for future generations. The preoccupation with issues involving environmental problems and their disastrous effects become more frequent and in this context the Green IT movement arises. Its initiatives have led governments, civil societies, and organizations to propose different measures for the preservation of the planet and environmental resources. In this way, this study intends to highlight the socio-environmental and economic benefits of implementing management techniques considered sustainable. The methodology used presents a bibliographical survey in order to support this case study - of exploratory and descriptive nature - presenting the actions taken by a national organization in the financial sector with regard to sustainability practices.