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Environmental Impact of Digital Technologies Audit Checklist

A comprehensive checklist for auditing the environmental impact of an organization's digital technologies and practices, ensuring sustainable IT operations and minimizing the ecological footprint of digital infrastructure.

Environmental Impact of Digital Technologies Audit Checklist
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About This Checklist

The Environmental Impact of Digital Technologies Audit Checklist is an innovative tool for assessing the ecological footprint of an organization's digital infrastructure and practices. This comprehensive checklist guides auditors through the evaluation of energy consumption, e-waste management, and sustainable IT strategies. By systematically reviewing data center efficiency, hardware lifecycle, cloud computing practices, and digital carbon footprint, this checklist ensures that organizations are minimizing the environmental impact of their digital operations. It plays a crucial role in promoting sustainable digital transformation, reducing the carbon footprint of IT operations, and fostering eco-friendly innovation in the tech sector.

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Industry

Environmental Services

Standard

ITU-T L.1470 GHG emissions trajectories for the ICT sector, SASB Software & IT Services Sustainability Accounting Standard

Workspaces

Corporate IT Departments and Data Centers

Occupations

IT Sustainability Specialist
Digital Carbon Footprint Analyst
Green IT Consultant
Environmental Technology Manager
Sustainable Digital Transformation Expert

Environmental Impact of Digital Operations

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1
What is the measured digital carbon footprint of the organization?

Enter the carbon footprint value in kg CO2 equivalent.

To quantify the environmental impact of digital operations.
Min: 0
Target: 0
Max: 10000
2
Are energy efficiency practices being implemented in data centers?

Choose 'PASS' if practices are in place, 'FAIL' otherwise.

To assess energy consumption and efficiency in data centers.
3
Is there a compliance program for e-waste management?

Select 'PASS' for compliance, 'FAIL' otherwise.

To ensure proper handling and disposal of electronic waste.
4
Is the organization implementing measures for digital sustainability?

Select 'PASS' if measures are in place, otherwise select 'FAIL'.

To evaluate commitment to sustainable practices in digital operations.
5
Does the organization have plans to reduce its digital carbon footprint?

Select 'PASS' if reduction plans are established, 'FAIL' if not.

To ensure proactive measures are being taken towards carbon footprint reduction.
6
Are circular IT initiatives being implemented within the organization?

Choose 'PASS' if initiatives are in place, 'FAIL' otherwise.

To evaluate the organization’s efforts in circular economy practices.
7
What is the total energy consumption of IT operations in the last year?

Enter the total energy consumption in kWh.

To assess overall energy usage and identify areas for improvement.
Min: 0
Target: 0
Max: 200000
8
Is the organization utilizing sustainable cloud computing practices?

Select 'PASS' if sustainable practices are implemented, otherwise select 'FAIL'.

To evaluate the commitment to sustainability in cloud services.

FAQs

Audits should be conducted annually, during major IT infrastructure upgrades, when implementing new digital strategies, and in response to changes in sustainability goals or regulations related to digital technologies.

The audit should be performed by IT sustainability specialists, environmental technology consultants, or digital carbon footprint experts with knowledge of both environmental science and information technology.

The checklist covers data center energy efficiency, hardware procurement and disposal practices, cloud service provider sustainability, software efficiency, digital waste reduction, remote work technology impact, and digital carbon footprint calculation methodologies.

By providing a comprehensive evaluation of digital environmental impact, the checklist helps identify areas for improvement, promotes adoption of green IT practices, and supports the development of more sustainable digital strategies.

Audit findings should be documented in a detailed report, shared with IT and sustainability teams, used to inform digital sustainability strategies and IT procurement decisions, and incorporated into overall corporate environmental reporting.

Benefits

Identifies opportunities for reducing the environmental impact of digital operations

Supports the development of energy-efficient IT infrastructure and practices

Enhances corporate sustainability efforts by addressing digital carbon footprint

Facilitates compliance with emerging regulations on digital sustainability

Promotes innovation in green IT solutions and circular economy practices