The CSRD is set to become a reality in 2024, with mandatory reporting requirements kicking in from 2025. While penalties for non-compliance will be enforced starting in 2026, large enterprises must start preparing now to avoid last-minute rushes and potential setbacks.
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is set to become a reality in 2024, with mandatory reporting requirements kicking in from 2025. While penalties for non-compliance will be enforced starting in 2026, large enterprises must start preparing now to avoid last-minute rushes and potential setbacks. IT companies, in particular, face unique challenges in meeting these standards, but with the right tools, they can turn these challenges into opportunities.
Meeting the CSRD requirements is only the first step. Accurate and detailed measurement of your ESG metrics is the prerequisite for meaningful action. Granularity in data is crucial—without it, executing an effective carbon reduction plan is nearly impossible. IT infrastructure, often the least transparent area, offers the highest potential for impactful reductions.
IT infrastructure, a critical backbone of modern enterprises, often lacks transparency but holds the highest potential for impactful carbon reductions. As IT operations grow increasingly complex, driven by advancements in cloud computing, data storage, and application deployment, accurately measuring and managing the environmental impact becomes paramount. Here’s a deeper dive into why IT infrastructure is both a challenge and an opportunity for sustainability.
Diverse and Distributed Systems Modern IT infrastructure encompasses a vast array of systems and services, including data centers, cloud platforms, on-premise servers, and various software solutions. These components are often distributed globally, making it difficult to obtain a unified view of energy consumption and emissions.
Dynamic and Scalable Environments The dynamic nature of IT environments, characterized by auto-scaling, load balancing, and frequent updates, further complicates tracking energy use and carbon footprint. Traditional reporting methods struggle to keep pace with these rapid changes, leading to gaps in data accuracy and reliability.
SaaS and Third-Party Services Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications and third-party services add another layer of complexity. Companies often have limited visibility into the energy practices of these external providers, making it challenging to account for their environmental impact accurately.
Despite these challenges, IT infrastructure offers significant opportunities for carbon reduction. Here are some key areas where IT companies can make substantial improvements:
Data Centers and Cloud Services
Application and Workload Management
Data Storage Solutions
Network Infrastructure
To unlock these reduction potentials, IT companies need a granular and transparent view of their infrastructure's energy usage and emissions. This is where OxygenIT comes into play:
Advanced Monitoring and Reporting
OxygenIT provides real-time monitoring of energy consumption across all IT infrastructures, offering detailed insights into specific business applications, data storage, and development teams. This enables IT and ESG teams to pinpoint high-emission areas and implement targeted reduction strategies from a single common platform.
Granular Carbon Footprint Calculation
OxygenIT delivers precise carbon footprint calculations by breaking down emissions data into granular levels. This includes specific metrics for cloud and on-premise instances, Kubernetes clusters, containers, serverless functions, and data storage solutions.
Enhanced Visibility for SaaS and Third-Party Services
While measuring the exact impact of various SaaS solutions remains challenging, OxygenIT introduces a disruptive offer by allowing SaaS and Managed Services Providers to use the same carbon footprint calculation methodology and provide their customers with accurate carbon emissions calculated per service. Automatically combined with their own OxygenIT, this ensures that even indirect emissions are accounted for in sustainability reports.
Scalable and Adaptable Solutions
OxygenIT's tools are designed to scale with your IT operations, adapting to changes in infrastructure and usage patterns. This ensures that your sustainability reporting remains accurate and comprehensive, even in dynamic environments.
Simulation and Forecasts are made available for IT teams to measure the impact of an IT transformation or a new project on the overall carbon footprint. IT teams can make the most accurate decisions taking into account carbon alongside traditional KPIs such as cost, security level, latency, or performance.
IT infrastructure, despite its inherent complexities and low transparency, presents one of the most significant opportunities for reducing carbon emissions. With the right tools, such as OxygenIT, IT companies can gain the necessary visibility and granularity to not only comply with CSRD requirements but also drive substantial environmental impact.
Ready to transform your IT operations into a model of sustainability? Contact us today to learn how OxygenIT can help you achieve your sustainability goals and turn CSRD compliance into a competitive advantage.
In the realm of emissions management and sustainability in IT infrastructure, OxygenIT emerges as a game-changer. By seamlessly integrating carbon emissions considerations into IT decision-making processes, OxygenIT empowers organizations to navigate the complexities of emissions measurement, identify critical hotspots, and implement targeted action plans. With OxygenIT's predictive capabilities, companies can foresee the carbon impact of upcoming IT projects, fostering a culture of environmental responsibility and driving meaningful progress toward a greener future. With OxygenIT at their side, organizations not only optimize their IT operations but also contribute to the broader goals of emission reduction and sustainability, aligning perfectly with any regulatory requirements.
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