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The Finnish Green ICT Ecosystem
Green ICT: A Producer’s Guide
Environmental Maturity Test
The Finnish Green ICT Ecosystem
Green ICT: A Producer’s Guide
Environmental Maturity Test
Environmental Maturity Test
Environmental Maturity Test (beta)
Environmental Maturity Test (beta)
Strategy, planning, and policy
Does your organisation have an environmental strategy?
Yes, a discrete, long-term strategy
Yes, as a section of an organisational strategy
Not officially, but we have some environmental guidelines
No, but we recognise that we have an environmental impact
No, the environment is not part of the organisation’s strategy
Is there a designated environmental sustainability officer or champion within your organisation?
Yes, a full-time position or team
Yes, a team in addition with other duties
Yes, a person in addition with other duties
No, but the staff is climate conscious
No
Do you think your organisation needs to integrate environmental risks and opportunities into its risk assessments and decision-making processes?
Strongly agree, our business model is susceptible to environmental risk
Somewhat agree, our business model includes some environmental risk areas
Don’t agree or disagree, we are unsure if there are any real environmental risks
Somewhat disagree, our business model is mostly safe from risks
Strongly disagree, our business model is insulated from environmental risk
Do you take climate or environment into consideration when procuring ICT equipment, networks, software, or services?
Yes, climate and environment are considered in all ICT procurement
Yes, climate and environment are considered in most ICT procurement
Somewhat, we are willing to pay a small price increase for an environmentally friendly product
No, but if the price difference is negligible, we choose the more environmentally friendly option
No, climate and environment are not an issue in our procurement at all
To what extent does energy efficiency and recyclability factor into your organisation’s choice of ICT suppliers and partners?
Yes, they are always included as procurement criteria
Yes, they are usually considered in supplier selection
Yes, they are sometimes considered in purchasing decisions
Yes, but only considered rarely
No, they are not considered in supplier selection
How does the environmental footprint of ICT production influence your organisation purchasing decision?
It is the main consideration of all purchases, even if it increases costs
It is a factor that is considered in all purchases, and chosen when the cost impact is minimal
It is mostly considered in purchases and chosen when it doesn’t increase costs
It is usually not considered
It’s not considered, or don’t know
Does your organisation recommend environmentally sustainable options to clients?
Yes, only sustainable options are available
Yes, sustainable options are recommended above others
Partially, sustainable options are listed equally
Partially, sustainable options are offered as additionally priced extra
No, sustainable options are not offered
Have you set formal targets for improvements in areas such as reduction in energy use, e-waste, or carbon footprint over time?
Formal targets exist for all improvements
Formal targets exist for most improvement
Formal targets exist for some improvements
Only informal targets exist
No targets
Does your organisation communicate environmental sustainability effectively, engage employees in related initiatives, and share progress both internally and externally?
Fully integrated communication, engagement, and reporting
Consistent communication and employee participation
Regular internal communication with some structure for engagement
Occasional or reactive communication
No systematic communication or engagement
Actions
Does your organisation measure its environmental effects?
Yes, using formal indicators
Partially, using formal indicators
Yes, using informal indicators
Partially, using informal indicators
No measuring
What environmental effects does your organisation measure?
Carbon footprint (organisation)
Carbon footprint (products/services)
Carbon handprint
Biodiversity equivalent footprint
Energy consumption and efficiency
Science Based Targets indicators (SBTi)
Material and e-waste management
Circular economy indicators
Is your organisation’s ERP (or similar software) used to display data related to carbon footprint measurement?
Yes, actionable, at-a-glance metrics are available
Yes, aggregate data is available
Raw data is available
No related data is available, but would be needed
No ERP or similar software in use, or no concern for environmental effects
Does your organisation periodically re-examine and update its strategy and goals based on measurements?
Yes, goals are updated on a regular basis based on performance data
Yes, goals are occasionally updated based on results
Goals and strategy are updated regardless of measurements, or a lack thereof
No, strategy is rarely or never updated
No strategy or measurements
How does your organisation manage e-waste and implement recycling practices in your ICT operations?
All ICT devices follow a documented end-of-life process, handled either in-house or through certified e-waste recyclers
Most ICT devices are handled through trusted partners
Partially managed (ad hoc or limited to certain categories)
Devices leave the organization through informal or unverified channels
Recycling and e-waste management are not currently implemented
Does your organisation provide training on environmental sustainability matters to its employees?
Yes, organisation specific training is provided
Yes, generic training is provided
No, but time for independent training is allocated
No, but independent learning is encouraged
No training is provided or recommended
Does your organisation have environmental sustainability requirements for its suppliers and subcontractors?
Yes, certification and/or reporting is required
Yes, environmental sustainability aspects are included in contracts
No specific requirements, but environmental sustainability is expected
No requirements, but environmental sustainability is appreciated
No requirements
Do you use ICT as an enabler for environmental improvements in your organisation’s main business or supporting activities (e.g. handprint effects)?
eInvoice instead of paper invoice
Paperless processes in business processes (such as logistics, inventory etc.)
Paperless processes in business administration (such as accounting, HR etc.)
ICT-enabled optimization of manufacturing processes
ICT-enabled environmental management of buildings (offices, manufacturing etc.)
ICT-enabled optimization of logistics and travel
Virtual meeting tools instead of business travel in long distance meetings
Support for hybrid/remote work to reduce travel
Support for virtual collaboration environments (instead of physical – like Miro)
Does your company engage in green ICT R&D?
Yes, it is part of our core business model
Yes, it is a major part of our operation
Somewhat, as part of running projects
Somewhat, when there is an excess of time and resources
No
Does your organisation have, or is presently acquiring one or more certified environmental management systems
Yes
No
Does your organisation have, or is presently acquiring one or more certified ecolabels
Yes
No
Does your organisation have one or more uncertified environmental management system or ecolabel, or other company specific environmental rules
Yes
No
Do you permit the anonymous use of your answers for statistics or scientific research?
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Yes
No / The answers do not reflect the current state of the organisation
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