Climate Savers grows on interest in greener IT

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The Climate Savers Computing Initiative has grown to 700 corporate members.

Driven by an increasing interest in more sustainable approaches to computer technology, Climate Savers Computing Initiative's membership has expanded to 700 corporate members and more than 10,000 individual members.

The Portland-based nonprofit consortium unveiled a new website Tuesday, packed with case studies and other resources for businesses looking to cut the energy they spend on technology.

The consortium boasts a track record that sees its members cutting carbon dioxide emissions from computing equipment by 32 million metric tons — representing an annual energy savings of more than $2 billion. CSCI estimates 36 million metric tons of carbon emissions are attributable to computer and communications technology.

"CSCI is growing because our members are industry leaders in driving sustainability through the development and deployment of greener and more energy efficient (information and communications technology)," said George O. Goodman, executive director of CSCI, in a press release.

Climate Savers Computing Initiative grew out of Intel Corp. under the guidance of Lori Wigle, general manager of Intel Corp.'s Eco-Technology Program Office. Samsung joined the consortium in June.

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