An exploratory study of Green IT adoption issues among SMEs

Green information technology (Green IT) involves systematic consumption of resources through the utilization of IT infrastructure during various stages of product lifecycle to reduce emissions intensity while conserving the wellness of environmental and human health. The focus of this paper is to explore the views and issues of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), who have already implemented Green IT practices, through the use of structured questionnaire. Ten respondents who held various positions in SMEs were interviewed to gauge some of the concerns and challenges experienced by respective companies when implementing Green IT. We elicited their responses on the extent to which they have implemented Green IT practices in their organizations, the experience and pressures that drive the implementation of greener business processes, and also how the implementation have benefited business from the perspective environmental performance. Suggestions on future extensions for those who wish to investigate this study from the context of SMEs are also presented.