Information Systems for Managing Energy and Carbon Emission Information: Empirical Analysis of Adoption Antecedents

Global organizations employ information systems (IS) to manage energy and carbon emission information. However, we know little about the factors associated with their adoption. Using primary data collected from a single organization, we first develop a simple conceptual framework for this class of information system comprising information technology (hardware and software), business processes, and work practices. Then, we conduct an exploratory empirical analysis into the extent to which global climate agreements and managerial practices are associated with their adoption. Our analysis suggests that managerial incentives and carbon reduction targets are strongly associated with the adoption of systems for managing energy and carbon emission information. We discuss the implications of our findings and suggest future research avenues.