Publications
With our publications we cover the most diverse research areas that arise in the field of man, task and technology. In addition to traditional Business Information Systems topics such as knowledge management and business process management, you will also find articles on current topics such as blended learning, cloud computing or smart grids. Use this overview to get an impression of the range and possibilities of research in Business Information Systems at the University of Duisburg-Essen.
Type of Publication: Article in Collected Edition
Green IS Does Not Just Save Energy - Insights from a Survey on Organizations' Uses of Sustainable Technologies
- Author(s):
- Schmermbeck, H.; Thünnesen, J.; Voss, N.; Ahlemann, F.
- Title of Anthology:
- Proceedings of the 53rd annual Hawaii International Conference on Systems Science
- Location(s):
- Hawaii, USA
- Publication Date:
- 2020
- Link to complete version:
- https://scholarspace.manoa.hawaii.edu/bitstream/10125/63852/0090.pdf
- Citation:
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Abstract
Organizations are increasingly challenged to digitally transform themselves, and to respond to calls for increased sustainability. While the adoption of sustainable innovations, such as Green information systems (Green IS), are one way to address both challenges, there are only few insights that provide non-technology or company-specific insights into specific positive and negative Green IS outcomes. We address this shortcoming and shed light on Green IS adoption outcomes, as well as their interconnection to general sustainability initiatives in organizations. In a descriptive survey we find that many organizations already employ sustainability principles, but few incorporate Green IS. We confirm organizations almost exclusively report positive outcomes of Green IS usage, such as reduced resource consumption, increased compliance with regulations, and social acceptance. Based on these findings we suggest to especially further research the process of Green IS adoption.