IT industries around the world are opting for more environment friendly procedures, exploring artificial intelligence, big data and other transformation tools to speed their journey to net zero.

Methods for environmental sustainability:-

Energy:- Use of renewable energy solutions with digital control systems for eco friendly power generation. Recently Tata Power has developed a solar axis tracker , which is a device used in power plants to enhance the efficiency and output of solar panels.

Repair and Reuse:- Promoting a culture of reusability and repair ability of electronic products is critical to tackling plastic pollution.

Govt initiatives- Green passport:- The ministry of electronics and information technology introduced the green passport initiative to ensure that electronic products meet certain environmental standards.

Digital India Initiative:- This initiative includes efforts to promote the use of technology for environmental sustainability.

E- waste management:-

-In India, e-waste management for the IT industry is governed by the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016, which were introduced under the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. These rules aim to regulate the generation, collection, and disposal of e-waste to minimize its impact on the environment.

-EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) Producers of electronic and electrical equipment, including IT companies, are responsible for implementing an Extended Producer Responsibility plan. This involves ensuring the environmentally sound management of the e-waste generated from their products throughout its lifecycle.

Tata Power says it understands that technology plays a pivotal role in driving sustainability efforts across its business value chains. Advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, and data analytics are harnessed to optimize energy consumption, reduce emissions, and enhance resource management.