Carbon management solutions

Carbon management solutions to reduce carbon emissions and carbon footprint.

As the planet heats up, so do regulatory mandates to reduce greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. Much of the opportunity to address CO2 emissions rests on the supply chain.

Find out how incorporating carbon reduction into your supply chain strategy can help reduce environmental emissions footprint, strengthen your brand image and develop competitive advantage. (241KB)

Fact sheets on carbon management

Companies serious about social responsibility and their carbon footprint must also be aware of the social and environmental practices of their suppliers. At IBM, our model of corporate citizenship is being transformed by the emergence of a global economy — and the enormous challenges and opportunities it presents.

Read more about in IBM's recently-released 07/08 Corporate Responsibility report, which includes a section on IBM's policies to promote social responsibility with its suppliers.

Jeffrey Hittner, IBM’s Global CSR leader, spoke at the Smart breakfast events on "Corporate Social Responsibility and the Supply Chain: Supply chain’s role in reducing carbon and contributing to growth".

Download Jeffrey's presentation on CSR & the supply chain (537KB)

A growing body of evidence asserts that corporations can do well by doing good. Companies can differentiate their brands and reputations, as well as their products and services, if they take responsibility for the well-being of the societies and environments in which they operate.

Find out how some well-known companies are driving growth through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). (203KB)

Proactive carbon management solutions – Practical solutions to increase profitability by reducing emissions

Read more about proactive carbon management solutions (174KB)

Determining priorities for action – Identifying the strategic priorities for your carbon management agenda

Read more about priorities for your carbon management agenda (803KB)

Carbon Counting – Measure and manage the carbon footprint of your IT

Read more about measuring and managing carbon footprint (435KB)

Green Sigma – How to optimise your carbon management through Green Sigma

Read more about optimising carbon management (75KB)

Online Idea Exchange – Raise awareness, generate ideas and engage employees in carbon management

Read more about engaging employees in carbon management (414KB)

Travel Footprinting – Measure and manage the carbon emissions from business travel and commuting

Read more about managing carbon emissions from travel (1.1MB)

Big Green: IBM and the ROI of environmental leadership – IBM has set environmental goals and saved $100m since 1998 by conserving energy

Read more about IBM's environmental goals and strategies (226KB)

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