Governance

The capability of the organization to define Green IT policies, demonstrate internal and external compliance, and collaborate with external partners and the ecosystems.

Corporate Policies

The extent to which Green IT policies are defined and agreed across the organization, that include accountability and contribute to the Green IT objectives.

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There are no or limited Green IT policies defined within the organization.

There might be some Green IT policies within the organization, but these are not properly defined or agreed on.

There are defined and agreed Green IT policies, that included accountability and roles, and contribute to the Green IT objectives.

There are defined and agreed Green IT policies, that included accountability and roles, and contribute to the Green IT objectives. These policies are continually reviewed and improved.

Compliance

The extent to which the organization demonstrates compliance with its Green IT policies and reports on Green IT in accordance with external standards and regulations.

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There is no or limited demonstration of compliance with its Green IT policies.

There might be some demonstration of compliance with its Green IT policies, but this is not regular or not in accordance with external standards and regulations.

There is a regular demonstration of both internal and external compliance by reporting in accordance with external standards and regulations.

There is a regular demonstration of both internal and external compliance by reporting in accordance with external standards and regulations. These reports are continually reviewed and improved.

External Partners

The extent to which the organization manages and assesses its IT partners and suppliers on their compliance to sustainability policies and regulations.

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There is no or limited management of the sustainability compliance of partners and suppliers.

There might be management of the sustainability compliance of partners and suppliers, but this is not based on a well-defined procedure.

There is a defined and agreed procedure to manage and assess the sustainability compliance of partners and suppliers.

There is a defined and agreed procedure to manage and assess the sustainability compliance of partners and suppliers. This procedure is continually reviewed and improved.

Ecosystem Contributions

The extent to which the organization is involved in and contributes to discussions and initiatives on Green IT policies and regulations within the business ecosystem.

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There is no or limited involvement in ecosystem discussions on Green IT.

There might be some involvement in ecosystem discussions on Green IT, but these do not include contributions to Green IT policies or regulations.

There is an active involvement in ecosystem discussions to contribute to the development of Green IT policies and regulations.

There is an active involvement in ecosystem discussions to contribute to the development of Green IT policies and regulations. This involvement is continually, and the organization is considered as a leader in the ecosystem.

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