Athabasca University Reduces ICT Carbon Footprint

Brian Stewart, Anshuman Khare

Abstract


This paper discusses a plan that has been developed to move Athabasca University (AU) forward in its objective of reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. Specifically the plan will reduce Information and Communication Technology (ICT) related carbon emissions by a minimum of 30 percent by 2012. By achieving its goals, it will also move AU closer to compliance with the American Colleges and Universities Presidents’ Commitment to Climate Change (ACUPCC).

Keywords


American Colleges and Universities Presidents’ Commitment to Climate Change (ACUPCC), distance education post-secondary institution, ICT related carbon emissions, ACUPCC Implementation Guidelines, procurement policies, electronic waste reduction.

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