IFGICT Standards
www.ifgict.org
Version 2. 2014
History
IFGICT Standards
IFGICT sustainability standards dedicated to all
ICT products, services, and companies involved in ICT.
The IFGICT standards provide criteria and guidelines for manufacturers, service providers, and companies to work toward sustainability and reach IFGICT certifications. www.ifgict.org
Process - Steps to become certified
Registration
Audit Program
Onsite Visit/ Conference Call
Certification
Benefits
The world wants your business / Government to save green and grow green by Going Green.
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Competitive edge within the enviro-conscious
Positive PR to increase your visibility and customer base
More constructive relationship
Access to international conferences/meetings
Streamlined efficiency to reduce costs
Improved employee motivation and productivity
Impact to business
• 55% of consumers actively seek out eco-labels when making purchasing decisions – Green certification will sway their decision in your favor.
• 50% of consumers express over “Green” claims –IFGICT’s certification can afford those concerns and increase sales.
• When consumers can do a side-by-side comparison between products and services, they are twice as likely to choose the Greener version. Stand out from the competition by becoming Green certified
Green IT and Gov
Green-IT governance and strategy
• Understand why an organization implements green initiatives; • Identify and understand internal and external drivers for implementing sustainable business;
• Appreciate the various levels within an organization that such initiatives may impact;
• Understand why and how strategy and governance are essential to Green-IT.
Certifications
There are two types of certification segments:
Green IT Certified
• For individual and Professional Managers / specialist whom are working closely with ICT
Green IT Professional (Applicant needs to go through training and pass Green IT
Version 2. 2014
History
IFGICT Standards
IFGICT sustainability standards dedicated to all
ICT products, services, and companies involved in ICT.
The IFGICT standards provide criteria and guidelines for manufacturers, service providers, and companies to work toward sustainability and reach IFGICT certifications. www.ifgict.org
Process - Steps to become certified
Registration
Audit Program
Onsite Visit/ Conference Call
Certification
Benefits
The world wants your business / Government to save green and grow green by Going Green.
-
Competitive edge within the enviro-conscious
Positive PR to increase your visibility and customer base
More constructive relationship
Access to international conferences/meetings
Streamlined efficiency to reduce costs
Improved employee motivation and productivity
Impact to business
• 55% of consumers actively seek out eco-labels when making purchasing decisions – Green certification will sway their decision in your favor.
• 50% of consumers express over “Green” claims –IFGICT’s certification can afford those concerns and increase sales.
• When consumers can do a side-by-side comparison between products and services, they are twice as likely to choose the Greener version. Stand out from the competition by becoming Green certified
Green IT and Gov
Green-IT governance and strategy
• Understand why an organization implements green initiatives; • Identify and understand internal and external drivers for implementing sustainable business;
• Appreciate the various levels within an organization that such initiatives may impact;
• Understand why and how strategy and governance are essential to Green-IT.
Certifications
There are two types of certification segments:
Green IT Certified
• For individual and Professional Managers / specialist whom are working closely with ICT
Green IT Professional (Applicant needs to go through training and pass Green IT