Title :
Eco-Efficiency for Information and Communications Technology (ICT): The State of Knowledge in Japan
Author :
Matsuno, Yutaka ; Takahashi, K.I. ; Tsuda, Makoto
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Tokyo, Tokyo
Abstract :
In recent years, a growing number of companies have been using eco-efficiency as an indicator of environmental performance in Japan. In 2006, Japan environmental efficiency forum developed the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) eco-efficiency evaluation guidelines, which activated implementation of eco-efficiency evaluations for ICT by Japanese industries. This presentation will focus on the state of knowledge of evaluation of environmental impact of ICT as well as the development of eco-efficiency guidelines for ICT in Japan. In addition, a comparative eco-efficiency case study for a videoconference and face-to-face meeting are presented.
Keywords :
business communication; environmental factors; information technology; knowledge management; socio-economic effects; ICT; Information and Communications Technology; Japanese industries; ecoefficiency evaluations; environmental performance; Communication industry; Communications technology; Educational institutions; Energy consumption; Global warming; Government; Guidelines; Knowledge engineering; Power engineering and energy; Videoconference; Eco-efficiency; Guideline; Information and Communications Technology (ICT); Life Cycle Assessment (LCA);
Conference_Titel :
Electronics & the Environment, Proceedings of the 2007 IEEE International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Orlando, FL
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0861-X
DOI :
10.1109/ISEE.2007.369091
