“We will continue to be at the leading edge, have the best environment

practices, be efficient, and have the smallest carbon footprint”

KRIS GOPALA KRISHNAN

CEO INFOSYS TECHNOLOGIES

PRESENTED BY:
ARCHANA (1224108204)
CHITRANGADA (1224108209)
VIKASH (1224108
WHAT IS A CARBON FOOTPRINT?
 INFOSYS AND CARBON FOOTPRINTING

• IT infrastructure is responsible for 2% of the total world

emissions.
• To become carbon-neutral by the year 2011.
• Infosys implied the waste of electronisc and electrical
equipment and restriction on use of hazardous elements.
• Infosys abides by the “Go Green”laws implemented by
Europe, Japan, Canada and Australia .
• Infosys plans, prioritises and implements various
environmental compliance laws in India and abroad.
 PROGRAMS BY INFOSYS

• Green IT- Procurement of E-Waste disposal.

• Energy Efficiency has been included as a key architecting perimeter.

• The holistic campaign to nurture the environment.

Environment Policy
 conservation of resources.
 prevention of pollution.
 adherence to all applicable legistation
 PROGRAMS BY INFOSYS

• Ozone Program

 Awareness
 Energy
 Water
 Paper
 Carbon Emissions
 RESULT OF
FOCUSED
APPORACH
 10% reduction in per capital electricity
consumption in 2008-09

 Reduced per capita carbon emission

by 13%

 1,500,000 Sq. ft. green buildings under

construction

 16,000 saplings of more than 200 species

planted in Mangalore biodiversity park.

 Infosys receives ISO 14001 certification.

 ENERGY
• Minimum area of glazing.

• Recessed windows were widely.

• Use of renewable solar power

• Solar heat gain from direct sunlight is minimized

 EARTH
Specific use of rapidly renewable
materials.
More than 10% of materials used have high
recycled.
Use of regionally manufactured materials.
Certified wood products used.
Comprehensive recycling policy.
 WATER
• WATER HARVESTING.

• WATER MANAGEMENT.

• WATER TREATMENT.
 AIR
• Use of environment friendly refrigerant.

• Increased outdoor air ventilation rates and Co2 monitoring.

 What will happen in the future if we do
nothing?

• An increase in average surface air

temperature.
• The likelihood of "killer" heat waves during
the warm season will increase.
• Sea-levels will rise by approximately 49 cm
over the next 100 years, with a range of
uncertainty of 20-86 cm.
• Melting of the Arctic Ice Caps.
 
 TIPS
• Turn it off when not in use (lights, television, DVD player, Hi Fi, computer).
• Turn down the central heating slightly.
• Turn down the water heating setting.
• Check the central heating timer setting.
• Fill your dish washer and washing machine with a full load.
• Fill the kettle with only as much water as you need.
• Do your weekly shopping in a single trip.
• Sign up to a green energy supplier, who will supply electricity from
renewable sources (e.g. wind and hydroelectric power).
• Fit energy saving light bulbs
• Install thermostatic valves on your radiators
• Replace your old fridge / freezer (if it is over 15 years old).
• Replace your old boiler with a new energy efficient condensing
boiler.
• Use the bus or a train rather than your car
• For short journeys either walk or cycle
• Try to reduce the number of flights you take